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Davos 2026: The US-China AI Race, GPU Diplomacy, and Robots Walking the Streets | #225
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Peter Diamandis hosts "Moonshots" episode #225 with guests Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross to discuss Davos 2026. They explore the US-China AI race, GPU diplomacy, and the future of robotics, offering insights into metatrends more than a decade in advance. The episode, recorded January 24th, 2026, runs 102 minutes.
Imagine looking into the future of AI from a big global meeting in 2026. This episode talks about how countries like the US and China compete with AI, how important computer chips are for this race, and when we might see robots walking around everywhere. It helps you understand where AI is heading.
This episode offers a forward-looking perspective on AI's geopolitical and technological landscape, as seen from Davos 2026. It's for strategists, investors, and AI enthusiasts interested in long-term trends and the competitive dynamics between major AI players like Google Gemini, OpenAI, and others. The discussion on GPU diplomacy and robotics touches upon hardware and enterprise applications, areas where frontier labs are heavily investing and innovating.
- HostPeter Diamandis
- GuestSalim Ismailfounder, OpenExO
- GuestDave Blundinfounder & GP, Link Ventures
- GuestDr. Alexander Wissner-Grossfounder, Reified
- Episode Title: Davos 2026: The US-China AI Race, GPU Diplomacy, and Robots Walking the Streets | #225
- Show: Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
- Length: 102 minutes
- Recording Date: 2026-01-24
- Guest: Salim Ismail: founder of OpenExO
- Guest: Dave Blundin: founder & GP of Link Ventures
In this episode, the mates discuss Davos 2026.
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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 of Reified
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*Recorded on January 24th, 2026
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- GPU
- Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross
- Graphics Processing Unit, a powerful type of computer chip essential for AI.
- metatrends
- Salim Ismail
- Broad, fundamental shifts in technology, society, or the economy that shape the future.
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57 minQuestions people ask
- What is the main theme of the podcast episode?
- The episode discusses Davos 2026, focusing on the US-China AI race, GPU diplomacy, and the integration of robots into daily life.
- Who are the guests on the show?
- The guests are Salim Ismail, founder of OpenExO; Dave Blundin, founder & GP of Link Ventures; and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, founder of Reified.
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