El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and business magnate Elon Musk recently engaged in an influential discussion on the future of humanity, focusing on advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). During a meeting at Tesla’s Austin gigafactory, President Bukele and Musk conversed on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on global societies.
Bukele and Musk’s Mutual Recognition
Following the meeting with Musk, Bukele took to X to share his excitement about their discussion. In an X post dated September 21, Bukele wrote, “It was a pleasure to spend several hours talking with one of the great minds of our time.” The post incorporated a video clip that showcased his visit to Tesla headquarters where Musk welcomed and offered him a guided tour of the premises.
It was a pleasure to spend several hours talking with one of the great minds of our time @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/sLYUk7u4J5
— Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) September 21, 2024
The tech billionaire reciprocated Bukele’s enthusiasm via an X post that stated, “Just had an excellent conversation with President Nayib Bukele.” He further shared insights on their topic of conversation which focused on the nature of reality, the future of humanity, and the significant role of AI and robotics in the modern world. Acknowledging Bukele as an “amazing leader,” Musk expressed his excitement for the meeting. The mutual recognition between Bukele and Musk underscores their aligned commitment to driving innovation and advancement.
Just had an excellent conversation with President @NayibBukele!
We talked a lot about the nature of reality, future of humanity and how technology like AI and robotics will affect the world.
El Salvador has an amazing leader. https://t.co/vvCfu1tYoB
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 21, 2024
Bukele visited Musk as he is currently in the United States to attend the 79th US General Assembly in New York towards the end of September. While Bukele offered Musk home-grown coffee as a token of hospitality, he received Coca-Cola in return.
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Journey
El Salvador has been renowned for its endorsement of Bitcoin. With the recent development, the community remains curious to know about the country’s potential technological advancements. Recently, El Salvador launched its strategic Bitcoin training session to enlighten public servants on BTC. In addition, the country’s historic Bitcoin City project has also gained popularity as it recently resurfaced following the Turkish company Yilport Holdings’ $1.6 billion investment for El Salvador’s economic infrastructure.
