All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Eric Schmidt on AI, the Battle with China, and the Future of America
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Sep 24, 2025 
Eric Schmidt, the former Google Executive Chairman, dives deep into AI, defense tech, and the U.S.-China rivalry. He argues for the importance of in-person work, highlighting how it fosters mentorship and competes with China’s work ethic. Schmidt examines China's aggressive AI strategy, contrasts open source models with their closed counterparts, and discusses the rise of automation in warfare. He also addresses America’s demographic challenges and the role of immigration in maintaining strength, along with insights on the future of AGI.
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AI Revolution Is Bigger Than Perceived
- Eric Schmidt believes the AI revolution is under-hyped and will produce powerful agentic systems soon.
- He warns non-human intelligences will likely surpass human reasoning in specific domains.
Gulfstream Flight With Young Employee
- David Friedberg recounts flying with Eric Schmidt on his Gulfstream to Orange County early in his career.
- Eric jokes about the memory and praises David's early intelligence and focus.
Bring Junior Talent Back To Office
- Do prioritize in-person work for early-career employees to accelerate learning and mentorship.
- Eric Schmidt argues returning to the office helps young people learn from senior colleagues faster than remote work.