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Why We Need New AI Benchmarks, Which Industries Survive AI, and Recursive Learning Timelines | #218
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Moonshots episode #218 features Peter Diamandis discussing the need for new AI benchmarks and which industries will survive AI's advancement. The episode explores recursive learning timelines and features guests Matthew Fitzpatrick, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross. They share insights on AI's future impact and business strategies.
This podcast episode explores how we measure AI's progress and which jobs or businesses will still be around after AI gets much smarter. It helps you think about how AI will change the world and your work.
This episode offers a forward-looking perspective on AI's evolution, crucial for understanding its long-term impact on industries. It's for founders, investors, and strategists navigating the AI landscape. The discussion on benchmarks and survival strategies provides context for how major AI labs like OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Anthropic are pushing the boundaries of model capabilities and their potential market disruption.
- HostPeter Diamandis
- GuestMatthew FitzpatrickCEO, Invisible Technologies
- GuestSalim Ismailfounder, OpenExO
- GuestDave Blundinfounder & GP, Link Ventures
- GuestDr. Alexander Wissner-Grosscomputer scientist and founder, Reified
- Show: Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
- Episode Title: Why We Need New AI Benchmarks, Which Industries Survive AI, and Recursive Learning Timelines | #218
- Length: 82 minutes
- Recorded: December 16th, 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
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*Recorded on December 16th, 2025
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Questions people ask
- Who are the guests on Moonshots episode #218?
- The guests are Matthew Fitzpatrick, CEO at Invisible Technologies; Salim Ismail, founder of OpenExO; Dave Blundin, founder & GP of Link Ventures; and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, computer scientist and founder of Reified.
- What is the main focus of the episode?
- The episode discusses the necessity of new AI benchmarks, which industries are likely to survive AI's development, and the timelines for recursive learning.
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