Musk: AI Agents Will Replace Browsers and Software
elonmusk · x · 2026-07-17
Elon Musk believes that:
- Browsers will disappear, websites will disappear, and traditional software will likewise disappear.
- People will eventually use AI agents directly; for heavy AI users, this is already becoming a reality.
This is a radical prediction regarding the future of human-computer interaction. The core message is that AI agents will become the primary gateway, replacing the application layer we are familiar with today.
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