11.01.2026 11:40
American billionaire Elon Musk stated in a program that young people should not pursue medical education. Musk claimed that Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot would be better than the world's best human surgeons in just 3 years.
Elon Musk made a striking statement regarding medical education during a program he attended. Musk argued that "becoming a good doctor takes a long time, and the knowledge is constantly changing; it's hard to keep up," advocating for young people to turn to technology instead of studying medicine.
"IT WILL BE READY IN 3 YEARS"
In the same broadcast, Musk further advanced his claim about Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus, responding to the question, "When will Optimus be better than the world's best surgeons?" with "3 years."
EXPERTS ARE APPROACHING WITH CAUTION
While Musk's words sparked discussion on social media, experts point out that although there have been significant advancements in robotic surgery, such "short-term and definitive" time predictions have not yet been supported by clinical evidence.
On the other hand, Musk emphasizes that the "number of top surgeons is limited" worldwide, suggesting that robots could increase access to healthcare services.