New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- Elon Musk has renewed his warnings about artificial intelligence, predicting that AI systems could surpass the combined intelligence of humanity within the next decade.

Speaking on Thursday, the Tesla and xAI chief said the pace of development was accelerating so quickly that machines more capable than any individual human could emerge far sooner than many expect. He suggested this milestone could arrive as early as the end of this year, and almost certainly by 2031 at the latest.

Musk has long argued that AI represents both a transformative opportunity and a profound risk, repeatedly calling for stronger oversight even as his own companies invest heavily in the technology.

Alongside his comments on AI, Musk revea...