Moonshots with Peter Diamandis AI Insiders Breakdown the GPT-5 Update & What it Means for the AI Race w/ Emad Mostaque, Alex Wissner-Gross, Dave Blundin & Salim Ismail | EP #186
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Aug 9, 2025 
In this intriguing discussion, guests include Emad Mostaque, founder of Stability AI, known for his forward-thinking insights on AI's role in society, and Alex Wissner-Gross, an MIT and Harvard-educated computer scientist and investor. They dive into the launch of GPT-5 and its impact on productivity and accessibility. The conversation covers market reactions, AI's competitive landscape, and the economic implications of advancements. They also address the critical need for early health diagnostics and the transformative potential of low-cost AI technology in various industries.
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GPT-5 Met Expectations, Not AGI
- GPT-5 matched expectations as a routed multi-model designed for hundreds of millions of users.
- Emad Mostaque says OpenAI raised the floor for everyday tasks but did not deliver AGI yet.
Mass Uplift Trumps Single Wow Moment
- The launch's biggest impact is lifting hundreds of millions from GPT-4-level to frontier-level access.
- Alex Wissner-Gross stresses that broad access plus cost cuts equals transformative economic impact.
LM Arena Crowdsourced Win Matters
- LM Arena crowd-sourced evaluations put GPT-5 at the top for text interactions and web tasks.
- Alex argues those leaderboard wins matter because they change daily user experiences and developer economics.