El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sat down with the Tesla CEO and co-founder of SpaceX, Elon Musk to discuss the future of AI and technology. The encounter occurred at Tesla’s Gigafactory, where the two discussed the ways technology is shaping the future.
Both praised each other on social media, highlighting their shared interest in the future of humanity and innovation. Bukele, who is set to participate in the UN General Assembly next week, expressed his admiration for Musk.
He called the Tesla and SpaceX CEO “one of the great minds of our time.” Musk, in return, praised Bukele, calling him “an amazing leader” and describing their conversation as excellent.
Discussion Focuses on AI and Robotics
AI and robotics were some of the topics that Bukele and Musk discussed at length during the meeting. Specifically, they were concerned with how these technologies were to impact industries and societies around the globe.
Both acknowledged the need for readjustment due to change in an era of artificial intelligence and robotics systems. Musk, who is known for his interest in advancing AI through his various companies, found common ground with Bukele.
The president of Salvador has recently advocated for technological development in his country with the vision of placing El Salvador at the frontline of technological development. The discussion showed that they considered themselves to be on the same page on what this future would be like with lots of technology involved.
The meeting between Bukele and Musk attracted significant attention due to the prominence of both figures. Bukele’s progressive leadership in El Salvador and Musk’s influential role in the global tech landscape made their meeting noteworthy. Social media buzzed with reactions from various sectors, highlighting the importance of their discussions.
This meeting comes at a time when Bukele is pushing for economic transformation in El Salvador. His administration has adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, aiming to enhance the country’s technological infrastructure. Musk’s admiration for Bukele may signify future collaborations or support for such initiatives.
Musk Faces Continued Legal Issues
While the meeting between Bukele and Musk made headlines, Musk is simultaneously dealing with legal challenges. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating Musk’s 2022 acquisition of Twitter now known as X. Musk has missed court-ordered depositions related to the probe, prompting the SEC to seek sanctions.
Musk’s attorney stated that his failure was occasioned by an emergency, however, the SEC asserts that Musk had carried out the procedure knowingly. This legal battle persists as the SEC investigates whether Musk violated securities laws in the acquisition of Twitter.
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, and the SEC have had a rocky history for quite some time now. He was slammed with another lawsuit concerning his tweets that said he had secured funding to take Tesla private for $420 per share and this led him to pay a $20 million fine in 2018. The current investigation therefore does concern whether Musk timed disclosure of his Twitter stock purchases appropriately to inform shareholders.
