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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele recently visited Tesla’s headquarters in Austin, Texas, to meet with CEO Elon Musk, where they discussed the future impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. On September 21, Bukele posted a video on social media platform X, documenting his tour of Tesla’s Gigafactory, hosted by Musk himself.
Bukele’s Trip to the U.S.
The meeting was part of Bukele’s trip to the U.S., where he attended the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Musk praised the Salvadoran leader, calling him “an amazing leader” following their conversation. According to Musk, the two discussed topics ranging from the nature of reality to the potential effects that AI and advanced technologies could have on humanity’s future.
Musk’s acknowledgment of Bukele’s leadership reflects the growing interest in El Salvador’s forward-looking stance on technology. Since adopting Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, El Salvador has been positioning itself as a hub for tech innovation, aiming to reduce its dependence on the U.S. dollar and boost financial inclusion.
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AI Quickly Integrating in El Salvador’s Economy
Bukele’s push for technology-driven reform doesn’t stop with Bitcoin. AI is quickly becoming part of the country’s broader vision for economic growth. During their meeting, Bukele gifted Musk with home-grown Salvadoran coffee, while Musk reciprocated with a can of Coca-Cola.
El Salvador’s focus on technological advancements like AI has drawn the attention of other industry leaders as well. In May, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood met with Bukele to discuss investment opportunities in Bitcoin, AI, and other technological innovations in the country. Wood predicted that El Salvador’s gross domestic product (GDP) could increase tenfold by 2029, citing Bukele’s commitment to turning the country into a hub for the Bitcoin and AI communities. “Bukele’s determination is the reason I believe its real GDP could scale 10-fold during the next five years,” Wood remarked following their meeting.
In just over three years since adopting Bitcoin, El Salvador has reportedly earned over $31 million in profits. Bukele’s primary goal in making Bitcoin legal tender was to promote financial inclusion, particularly by facilitating remittance payments, and attracting financial innovation.
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However, despite the ambitious economic strategy, some remain skeptical. TIME Magazine reporter Vera Bergengruen recently suggested that El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption could be more about image than genuine economic reform.
