Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

Emad Mostaque: The Plan to Save Humanity From AI | EP #184

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Jul 24, 2025
Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet and former CEO of Stability AI, dives into the future of AI and its societal impact. He advocates for a human-centric approach to technology, where AI enhances productivity without replacing jobs. The conversation explores open-source AI frameworks and innovative currency models like FoundationCoin, designed to democratize AI access. Emad emphasizes the need for preventive healthcare tech and decentralized governance to ensure AI serves the public good, shifting from traditional economic models to support equitable access.
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INSIGHT

AI and Labor Decoupling

  • AI will replace many traditional jobs since labor no longer drives productivity.
  • We need new economic models and infrastructure to adapt to this decoupling of labor and capital.
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Compute Defines Capital Advantage

  • AI companies' comparative advantage lies in having vast compute resources like GPUs.
  • No human can outcompete fully AI-driven companies that operate continuously and mistake-free.
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Changing Role of Money and Credit

  • Money creation is decoupling from labor as AI replaces jobs.
  • Cheaper credit now fuels automation, not employment, challenging traditional economic models.
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