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Sam Altman’s Attack, Amazon vs. Starlink, and What Opus 4.7 Actually Means | #248
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Peter Diamandis hosts a discussion covering Anthropic's Opus 4.7, AI backlash, and the Stanford AI Index. The episode also touches on AI in retail automation, data center bans, satellite conflicts, and speculative futures like human uploads and space colonization. Guests include Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross.
This episode talks about new AI tools and how people are reacting to them. It also explores big ideas like putting human minds into computers and colonizing space, showing how AI might change everything.
This episode offers a broad overview of current AI trends and future speculation, making it relevant for anyone tracking the rapid advancements and societal impacts of AI. It connects directly to frontier labs by discussing new model releases like Opus 4.7 and broader industry concerns such as AI backlash and regulatory challenges. The inclusion of speculative futures also aligns with the long-term visions pursued by many AI companies.
- HostPeter Diamandis
- GuestSalim Ismailfounder, OpenExO
- GuestDave Blundinfounder & GP, Link Ventures
- GuestDr. Alexander Wissner-Grosscomputer scientist and founder, Reified
- Episode Title: Sam Altman’s Attack, Amazon vs. Starlink, and What Opus 4.7 Actually Means | #248
- Show: Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
- Length: 132 minutes
- Recorded: April 16th, 2026
- Topics Covered: Anthropic Opus 4.7, AI backlash, Stanford 2026 AI Index, AI-driven store automation, data center bans, satellite wars, transhumanism, uploads, space colonizatio
In this episode, the mates cover Anthropic Opus 4.7, AI backlash and unrest, the Stanford 2026 AI Index, young workers getting squeezed out, AI-driven store automation, data center bans, satellite wars, transhumanism, and speculative futures like uploads and space colonization.
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Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360
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Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified
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- transhumanism
- Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross
- the idea of using technology to improve human capabilities and overcome biological limitations.
- Opus 4.7
- Peter Diamandis
- a specific version of an AI model, likely from Anthropic.
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WithSalim Ismail, Dave Blundin, Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross
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Questions people ask
- What is Opus 4.7?
- Opus 4.7 is a new AI model discussed in the episode, likely from Anthropic.
- What is the Stanford AI Index?
- The Stanford AI Index is a report that tracks progress and trends in artificial intelligence, which is covered in this episode.
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