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Matt Barrie

Founder and CEO of Freelancer.com and frequent commentator on AI and technology economics; guest on this episode to discuss the AI boom, energy and CapEx constraints, and market dynamics.

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77 snips
Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 24min

MacroVoices #473 Matt Barrie: AI of The Storm

Join Matt Barrie, Founder and CEO of Freelancer.com and AI expert, as he dives into the evolving AI landscape. He explores the challenges AI companies face with profitability, even with high subscription costs. The conversation shifts to concerns about data privacy and the implications of AI-driven scams. Barrie highlights AI's transformative potential across industries, touching on investment opportunities and the future of jobs in an increasingly automated world. It’s a thought-provoking look at where AI is headed and what it means for us all.
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50 snips
Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 9min

MacroVoices #501 Matt Barrie: AI Caramba?

Matt Barrie, Founder and CEO of Freelancer.com, dives into the current AI landscape, questioning whether we're facing another bubble or a transformative era akin to the Internet boom. He analyzes the staggering $7 trillion CapEx projection for AI infrastructure and discusses critical energy constraints affecting data centers. Barrie also highlights the challenges of monetizing AI products and examines the societal impact, including productivity gains and job displacement. He reflects on how platforms like Freelancer.com are evolving in this rapidly changing environment.
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48 snips
Aug 24, 2023 • 2h 5min

MacroVoices #390 Matt Barrie: The awesome power and risk of Artificial Intelligence

Matt Barrie, CEO of Freelancer.com, discusses the macro impacts and knock-on effects of Artificial Intelligence. They explore the rapid progress of AI tools, its impact on various industries, including the art industry and job roles. They also discuss the risks and unexpected outcomes of AI, the capabilities of chat GPT, and the power and potential risks associated with AI. They highlight the benefits of AI, job automation, and the existential threat it poses to humanity.
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44 snips
Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 19min

MacroVoices #446 Matt Barrie: AI’ll Be Back!

In this engaging discussion, Matt Barrie, the founder of Freelancer.com and an AI expert, delves into the current AI landscape and its future impact. He shares insights on the recent tech boom resembling the dot-com bubble and the economic realities of investing in AI. The risks of AI-driven scams are examined, alongside the transformative implications of AI in warfare. Barrie also highlights how businesses can tap into freelance talent to enhance their AI projects, making innovation more accessible than ever.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 50min

Matt Barrie: How Australia's Housing Market Became a National Crisis

In this discussion, Matt Barrie, CEO of Freelancer, dives deep into Australia's housing crisis. He critiques the unsustainable property bubble driven by mass immigration and flawed policies. Matt highlights the shocking similarities with Argentina's economy and warns of a looming collapse if changes aren't made. He advocates for a recalibration of immigration levels and revised infrastructure fees to revitalize the economy. With a unique perspective on the cost of living crisis, his insights challenge conventional views on housing and economic sustainability.

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