Gary Marcus challenges Musk's robotic surgery prediction with $1M bet, citing expert skepticism
Gary Marcus · rss · 2026-08-06
Gary Marcus criticizes Elon Musk's prediction that Optimus robots will be the best surgeons by 2029, calling it 'preposterous and possibly harmful.' He offers a $1 million bet and cites roboticist Rodney Brooks calling it 'completely crazy talk.' Marcus worries such claims could deter aspiring surgeons and urges tech CEOs to be accountable for their statements.
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