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GPT 5.2 Release, Corporate Collapse in 2026, and $1.1M Job Loss w/ Alexander Wissner-Gross, Salim Ismail & Dave Blundin | EP #215

2 h 03 Interview Hosts: Peter Diamandis
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Summary

This episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis features guests Alexander Wissner-Gross, Salim Ismail, and Dave Blundin. They discuss the potential release of GPT 5.2, predict corporate collapses in 2026, and analyze the impact of $1.1 million job losses. The conversation explores future trends and their implications for businesses and the economy.

Explained simply

This podcast episode talks about new AI tools like GPT 5.2 and how they might change businesses and jobs by 2026. Listeners can learn about future tech trends and their real-world effects.

Why listen

This episode offers insights into potential AI advancements like GPT 5.2 and their broad economic impacts, including job market shifts and corporate stability. It's for leaders and strategists tracking AI's disruptive potential. The discussion touches on themes relevant to OpenAI's model releases and the broader AI industry's influence on future business landscapes.

On the mic
  • HostPeter Diamandis
  • GuestAlexander Wissner-Grosscomputer scientist and founder, Reified
  • GuestSalim Ismailfounder, OpenExO
  • GuestDave Blundinfounder & GP, Link Ventures
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Key facts
  • Episode Title: GPT 5.2 Release, Corporate Collapse in 2026, and $1.1M Job Loss w/ Alexander Wissner-Gross, Salim Ismail & Dave Blundin | EP #215
  • Show: Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
  • Length: 123 minutes
  • Guest 1: Alexander Wissner-Gross (computer scientist, founder of Reified)
  • Guest 2: Salim Ismail (founder of OpenExO)
  • Guest 3: Dave Blundin (founder & GP of Link Ventures)
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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 December 12th, 2025

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Jargon decoded
GPT 5.2
Alexander Wissner-Gross
A potential new version of OpenAI's AI language model.
ExO
Salim Ismail
Stands for Exponential Organization, a type of company designed to grow rapidly.
Published
Show
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · PHD Ventures
Length
2 h 03
Companies
OpenAI
Products
GPT 5.2
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Questions people ask

Who are the guests on Moonshots EP #215?
The guests are computer scientist Alexander Wissner-Gross, OpenExO founder Salim Ismail, and Link Ventures founder Dave Blundin.
What topics are covered in the episode?
The episode discusses GPT 5.2, corporate collapse predictions for 2026, and potential job losses.

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