Demis Hassabis on AGI, Robots Scale Production, and Elon’s $1T Mars-Shot Comp | EP 253

This episode features a dynamic panel discussion on exponential technologies, AI advancements, robotics, and the future of humanity. Experts explore the implications of AI, robotics, biotech, and societal shifts, offering insights into what the next decade holds for innovation and civilization. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Flow Research Collective and Flow Institute, known for his work on flow and human performance. Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Panel Welcoming 06:50 - Elon Musk's Ambitious Mars Colony Plans 15:54 - The Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman Trial 27:50 - The Evolution of AI Writing Models 35:30 - Figure Scales Humanoid Production 43:00 - Elon Predicts 1 Million+ Optimus Production by 2030 48:30 - Chinese Courts Rule AI Is Not a Legal Reason to Layoff Workers 57:00 - Demis Hassabis (DeepMind CEO) Says AGI May Not Need Major Breakthroughs 01:05:30 - Colossal Announces Project to Resurrect the Bluebuck 01:10:30 - GLP-1 Generated More Revenue Than OpenAI + Anthropic in 2025 01:18:40 - What Will AI Feel Like by 2028? – My companies: Apply to Dave's and my new fund: https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy Your body is incredibly good at hiding disease. Schedule a call with Fountain Life to add healthy decades to your life, and to learn more about their Memberships: https://www.fountainlife.com/peter _ Connect with Peter: X: https://qr.diamandis.com/twitter Instagram: https://qr.diamandis.com/instagram Substack: https://substack.com/@peterdiamandis Website: https://www.diamandis.com/ Xprize: http://www.xprize.org Connect with Steven X: https://x.com/steven_kotler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenkotler/ Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/ Connect with Dave Web: https://db2.ai X: https://x.com/davidblundin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-blundin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.blundin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveblundin Connect with Salim: X: https://x.com/salimismail Join Salim's Workshop to build your ExO https://openexo.com/10x-shift?video=PeterD062625 Connect with Alex Web: https://www.alexwg.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwg/ X: https://x.com/alexwg Email: alexwg@alexwg.org Substack: https://theinnermostloop.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1thtZk5vHTXbtDHezPT7tl Threads: https://www.threads.com/@alexwissnergross Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple: https://qr.diamandis.com/applepodcast Spotify: https://qr.diamandis.com/spotifypodcast – *Recorded on May 4th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice.