Bezos Predicts That Millions Will Live in Space in ‘Couple of Decades’
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made headlines at Italian Tech Week in Turin on Friday, boldly claiming that millions of people will be living in space in the next couple of decades. Speaking to Financial Times, he suggested this space migration will happen largely because people want to, not because they have to.
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Bezos, who also founded the rocket company Blue Origin, said robots will handle much of the heavy labor, while massive AI-driven data centers float in orbit above humanity. “The future of life in space will be self-sustaining and technologically advanced,” he explained, highlighting how automation will enable large-scale space settlements.
A Friendly Rivalry With Elon Musk
Bezos’ statement seems to echo a friendly one-upmanship with Elon Musk, who has long predicted humans will colonize Mars. Musk envisions up to a million people living there by 2050. Whether these space moguls are racing each other or genuinely forecasting the future, their bold visions are shaping how we think about humanity’s cosmic future.
AI and Robots: The Architects of Space Life
According to Bezos, robots and AI will be critical in building and maintaining these new habitats. While humans will enjoy life in space, automated systems will take care of the grunt work, making orbital life safer and more sustainable. This aligns with broader trends in technology, where AI increasingly handles complex, repetitive, or dangerous tasks on Earth—and soon, in space.
Why Space Living Could Happen Faster Than You Think
Bezos’ prediction isn’t purely speculative. With advances in reusable rockets, orbital construction, and AI-driven systems, establishing human communities in orbit is becoming technically feasible. He believes that in a couple of decades, entire cities could be orbiting Earth, powered by autonomous infrastructure and AI intelligence.
Bezos’ vision highlights the intersection of space exploration, AI, and robotics. As humans consider leaving Earth in larger numbers, technology will play the central role. While some may view it as science fiction, Bezos insists that the next few decades will make space living a practical reality.
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