Elon Musk, CEO of X, SpaceX, Tesla and Starlink, met with the leadership of the BRIDGE Summit at Tesla’s headquarters in Palo Alto, California, to explore collaboration on the future of technology, media and artificial intelligence.
During the meeting, Musk was formally invited to participate in the inaugural BRIDGE Summit, set to be held in Abu Dhabi from December 8-10, which is billed as the world’s largest debut gathering for media, content and entertainment.
The delegation was led by H.E. Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office, the UAE Media Council and BRIDGE. The discussions focused on AI, data centres and content integrity as key drivers of transformation.
Musk underscored that the success of innovation will hinge on countries’ ability to provide clean and affordable energy for data centres, noting the UAE’s strong positioning in this field. Al Hamed affirmed that the UAE’s low-cost, large-scale clean energy capabilities underline its readiness to lead in AI and advanced technologies.
Musk praised the UAE’s forward-looking vision under President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and acknowledged the role of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in strengthening the country’s global standing as an innovation hub.
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During a tour of Tesla’s Optimus robotics lab, both sides discussed balancing innovation with ethical frameworks and stressed the importance of a global framework for responsible AI use in content creation, regulation and distribution.
The talks also explored opportunities for cooperation in media and technology, including youth-focused educational content, green tech-driven narratives, and initiatives linking AI innovation with media ecosystems.
“The UAE believes that media is a powerful force capable of reshaping knowledge and building awareness,” said Al Hamed. “Collaboration with leading institutions accelerates innovation, fosters expertise exchange and ensures sustainable impact.”
Organizers said the BRIDGE Summit will provide “an exceptional platform for testing bold and unconventional solutions” to rebuild trust in media and shape a shared future.
Source: Agency