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The AI War: OpenAI Ads & Sora 2, Grok Partners With US Government & Google’s Ad Business is at Risk w/ Dave Blundin, Salim Ismail, & Alex Wissner-Gross | EP #198
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This episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis features Dave Blundin, Salim Ismail, and Alex Wissner-Gross discussing the AI landscape. Topics include OpenAI's advertising and Sora 2, Grok's partnership with the US government, and potential risks to Google's ad business. The conversation explores current developments and future implications of AI advancements.
This episode talks about the race between big AI companies. They discuss new ads, how AI might help the government, and if Google's main business could be affected. It helps understand how AI is changing technology and business.
This episode offers insights into the competitive dynamics between major AI labs like OpenAI, Google, and xAI. It's for anyone tracking the rapid evolution of AI, its commercial applications, and geopolitical implications. Listeners will learn about new product announcements, strategic partnerships, and how these moves could reshape the digital advertising market and the broader AI industry.
- HostPeter Diamandis
- GuestDave Blundinfounder & GP, Link Ventures
- GuestSalim Ismailfounder, OpenExO
- GuestAlex Wissner-Grosscomputer scientist and founder, Reified
- Episode Title: The AI War: OpenAI Ads & Sora 2, Grok Partners With US Government & Google’s Ad Business is at Risk w/ Dave Blundin, Salim Ismail, & Alex Wissner-Gross | EP #19
- Show: Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
- Length: 133 minutes
- Recorded: October 3rd, 2025
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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, focused on AI and complex systems.
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Questions people ask
- Who are the guests on this episode?
- The guests are Dave Blundin, founder & GP of Link Ventures; Salim Ismail, founder of OpenExO; and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, computer scientist and founder of Reified.
- What is the main focus of the discussion?
- The episode covers the AI war, including OpenAI's ads and Sora 2, Grok's partnership with the US government, and potential risks to Google's ad business.
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