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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 37 MIN

Michael Weiss: This Is What the Next 10 Years Look Like | DSH #1726

from Digital Social Hour · host Sean K

AI isn’t coming.It’s already here — and it’s moving faster than anyone expected.In this episode, Michael, co-founder of the AI4 Conference, breaks down what’s actually happening inside the AI world — from self-driving cars and humanoid robots to AI drone swarms, large world models, and why the skills parents are teaching kids today may be irrelevant in 10 years.We talk about:• AI drone swarms and existential risk• Why humans won’t be driving cars much longer• Self-driving safety vs human error• Humanoid robots entering daily life• Large World Models vs ChatGPT• Why learning to code may no longer matter• How education is being rewritten by AI• Open-source vs closed-source AI• Why AGI goalposts keep moving• The one skill that still mattersThis isn’t fear-mongering.It’s a reality check on where the world is heading.Chapters00:00 AI Drone Swarms Explained01:00 Inside One of the Fastest-Growing AI Conferences02:25 Why ChatGPT Changed Everything03:00 Self-Driving Cars vs Human Drivers03:58 Why Humans Won’t Be Driving in 16 Years04:17 AI in Education & Drug Discovery05:44 Autonomous Weapons & Ethical Limits07:41 Delivery Drones That Save Lives08:38 Large World Models vs Language Models15:49 The Only Skill Kids Will Still Need🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]👤 GUEST:Michael Weiss - https://www.instagram.com/ai4conferences/?💼 SPONSORSQUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEANUse code “Sean” at checkout for a discount!🎧 LISTEN ON🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly⚠️ DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!🔑 Keywordsai drone swarm, ai existential risk, ai4 conference interview, michael ai4, self driving cars future, humanoid robots, large world models ai, agi debate explained, open source ai vs closed, ai education futureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/ Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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