In a familiar critique of corporate structures, Musk also weighed in on the ideal environment for fostering such long-term, existentially focused AI. He declared, “For long-term optimization, it is better to be a private than a public company, as the latter is punished for long-term optimization beyond the reward cycle of stock portfolio managers.”

On Saturday, protestors organized by the group Tesla Takedown set up giant inflatable Musk balloons - with Musk's signature black baseball hat and Tesla T-shirt - giving the Nazi salute outside the diner located on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Elon Musk reiterated his fondness for Dogecoin, calling it the "people's crypto" due to its meme-driven origins, despite dismissing most other cryptocurrencies. Dogecoin's market remains strong, with analysts predicting further surges and institutional adoption growing.