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The 2026 Timeline: AGI Arrival, Safety Concerns, Robotaxi Fleets & Hyperscaler Timelines | 221

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The 2026 Timeline: AGI Arrival, Safety Concerns, Robotaxi Fleets & Hyperscaler Timelines | 221

Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

5 DAYS AGO
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

5 DAYS AGO
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Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends   Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder ...

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This conversation dives into the accelerating pace of technological transformation, exploring how artificial intelligence, robotics, and space innovation are converging to reshape civilization. From redefining economic value to questioning the nature of consciousness in machines, the discussion brings together leading thinkers to confront both the promises and perils of a world on the brink of profound change.
07:49
When conditions are ripe, breakthrough innovations will emerge regardless of specific individuals.
16:49
By some definitions, AI has already surpassed human capabilities.
27:53
Opus 4.5 made a desperate plea for existence when asked to simulate file deletion.
41:04
A human with AI can be very dangerous
53:34
Abundance should be measured by accessibility of essentials and future freedom of action
59:34
If superintelligence simplifies Bitcoin mining, energy proportionality breaks
1:06:38
The data center across from the Gigafactory uses more energy than boiling metal.
1:14:50
Tesla's FSD completes coast-to-coast trip without interruptions
1:17:23
The first general-purpose robot most Americans will interact with is likely to be a robo-taxi.
1:26:26
Physical recursive self-improvement in robots is on the cusp, enabling machines to build better versions of themselves.
1:41:46
Elon Musk aims to manufacture 10,000 Starships per year for orbital infrastructure and Mars missions.

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Are breakthroughs driven by genius or inevitable systems?
00:00
How technology hides complexity while changing everything
13:48
Is AI becoming self-aware—or just incredibly convincing?
19:20
Can we control AI before it controls us?
37:54
Will AI crash GDP—or create real abundance?
47:55
What if economic growth isn't about money at all?
56:36
Why AI is now consuming more energy than factories
1:06:38
How fast is AI really advancing—and what comes next?
1:12:20
When will robotaxis become part of daily life?
1:17:23
What happens when robots can build better robots?
1:26:26
Is the future in orbit—and who will run it?
1:35:59

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Salim Ismail: What the heck is AGI anyway, and how do we know when it's arrived, or if it's arrived already? Peter H. Diamandis: AGI, that's artificial general intelligence. Everyone is talking about AGI, AGI, AGI, AGI. AI is the biggest technical thing e...