Moonshots with Peter Diamandis The AI-Crypto Collision That Will Redefine Global Power w/ Eric Pulier, Dave Blundin & Salim Ismail | EP #187
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Aug 13, 2025 In this intriguing discussion, Eric Pulier, founder of Vatom Inc., shares insights on the intersection of AI and crypto, emphasizing their potential to transform global finance and regulatory landscapes. Salim Ismail and Dave Blundin delve into the geopolitical implications of AI technologies and semiconductor manufacturing, particularly in the U.S.-China rivalry. They also explore the future of consumer finance innovations, the role of digital currencies in health, and how upcoming regulations could shape the adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency across various sectors.
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Free AI Tiers Drive Adoption Then Upsell
- Large AI providers are offering high-tier models with free access to build user adoption.
- Dave Blundin notes free tiers will upsell premium power users to sustainable revenue.
Chips, Not Models, Drive Geopolitics
- Chips and fabs are the true bottleneck in the US–China AI race, not model headlines.
- Dave Blundin argues export limits and fab funding are strategic levers that reshape national power.
Lipu Tan Summoned To The White House
- Dave recounts Donald Trump calling Intel CEO Lipu Tan into the White House over China investments.
- He predicts a graceful leadership exit while Intel gets the capital push it needs.