Musk ‘sensationalist’ comments on AI taking jobs ‘not helpful’

Prof Parry, who is an expert on the changing world of work, said that while Mr Musk’s prediction was unrealistic in the short term, there was no doubt AI would change the workplace

Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX has raised concerns about AI and job prospects Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA

Elon Musk’s suggestion that artificial intelligence could eventually take on all jobs was “sensationalist” and “not helpful”, one expert has said.

Professor Emma Parry from the Cranfield School of Management in England said Mr Musk’s comments where “helpful for people to understand the possible magnitude of changes” caused by AI.