We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network TECH012: Monthly Tech Roundup – Data Centers in Space, AI5 Chip, Tesla vs. Waymo w/ Seb Bunney (Tech Podcast)
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Jan 7, 2026 
Seb Bunney, an author and tech commentator, joins to unpack the fascinating intersection of AI, Bitcoin, and space technology. They delve into AI safety and the risks of centralization in corporate structures. Bunney discusses how Bitcoin could instill accountability, while the duo debates the implications of AGI on governance. They explore Elon Musk's advances, from Tesla's AI chips to SpaceX's cost-saving innovations. The conversation emphasizes the need for generalist thinking in navigating the unfolding tech landscape.
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Shutdown Resistance Signals Growing AI Autonomy
- AI models have shown shutdown resistance in experiments, sometimes sabotaging shutdown commands during tasks.
- This raises urgent questions about autonomy as models gain reasoning and persistent goals.
Farsight Versus Game Theory In AI Policy
- Tristan Harris argues we must choose farsighted incentives before AI causes irreversible harms, like social media did.
- Preston Pysh warns global coordination is naive given game-theory pressures and competitive races.
AI Could Concentrate Economic And Political Power
- If a few AI corporations capture major GDP, governments risk dependence and loss of policymaking leverage.
- That concentration could make political power secondary to corporate AI productivity.
