Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'In the twenty-first century, the robot will take the place which slave...' - A century-old prediction on AI, robots and humanity's technological future by the world'
Published on: July 9, 2026, 2:59 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Quote of the Day by Nikola Tesla: Nikola Tesla's famous prediction, "In the twenty-first century, the robot will take the place which slave labor occupied in ancient civilization," continues to spark discussions about artificial intelligence, robotics and the future of work. Spoken in 1935, the quote reflects Tesla's belief that machines would eventually take over repetitive labour, allowing people to focus on creativity, learning and innovation rather than physical toil.
