AI's Utopian Future: Anthropic CEO Shares His Vision

October 14th, 2024

I’m super excited to announce that we have partnered with SMB Funds. If you’re a business owner and you’re looking to secure 0% interest funding, then I highly recommend booking a call with their team.

SMB Funds specializes in helping to secure:

  • 0% Interest Capital (in the $50,000-$250,000 range)

  • 12+ Month Terms and

  • No Collateral Required

Whether you’re looking for additional working capital, trying to hire some additional employees, or purchasing bulk inventory before BFCM…

It never hurts to have capital available that you can tap into. If you want the full details - click here to book a call with their team now. 

Read Time: 10 Minutes

Today’s Menu

  • AI's Utopian Future: Anthropic CEO Shares His Vision

  • Bitcoin Nears $65K Amid Chinese Stock Rally

Markets

Price

1 Day Change

Bitcoin

$65,802

.8% ⬆️

Ethereum

$2,615

1.3% ⬇️

Solana

$155

.7% ⬇️

TODAY IN AI

AI's Utopian Future: Anthropic CEO Shares His Vision

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei released an essay with a bold, optimistic vision for AI's role in the next decade. He predicts that AI smarter than Nobel Prize winners will emerge by 2026, capable of scientific breakthroughs that could double human lifespans and cure diseases.

Amodei believes AI will fuel economic growth, strengthen democracy, and combat authoritarianism—but also acknowledges challenges like job displacement. His message? AI holds transformative potential, but its benefits must be carefully managed and distributed responsibly.

I agree with his general premise that most people underestimate how radical the potential upside of AI is.

Anyone who understands the concept of “exponential growth” and can get outside of linear thinking should be able to wrap their head around how fast AI will grow over the coming years.

If AI can help to contribute to many of the major global issues like:

  • Poverty

  • World Hunger

  • Climate Change and

  • Combatting Terrorism/Human Trafficking

Then I think the world will be a much better place.

But it’s important to keep the dangers in mind as well.

Imagine a government leader who has an “Adolf Hitler-esque” worldview who has access to nuclear weapons and also AGI.

Pretty scary thought…

Today In Crypto

Bitcoin Nears $65K Amid Chinese Stock Rally

Bitcoin surged to nearly $65,000, up 3.4% in the last 24 hours, following positive momentum in Chinese equities. Despite underwhelming stimulus plans, China's stock market closed over 2% higher, boosting risk sentiment.

Meanwhile, nearly $500 million worth of tokens, including Worldcoin's WLD and Arbitrum's ARB, will unlock this week, possibly pressuring prices.

Additionally, Samara Asset Group plans to issue a €30 million bond to expand its bitcoin holdings, reinforcing its position as a key player in alternative investments.

In other news…

Stripe is now allowing you to accept Crypto (for US merchants). This means you can accept USDC payments in your online stores. They’re also working on subscriptions too.

What I’m Reading - 1 Click Signup:

What Did You Think of Today's Email?

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

Want to share The Future of Disruptive Tech with a friend, family member, or coworker? Pass this link along to them.

Thanks for reading!

Until next time,

P.S. Want To Subscribe To My Personal Newsletter?

If you’re interested in learning more about disruptive tech, marketing, and everything else I’m exploring from day to day, then click here to subscribe to my personal list now.

Reply

or to participate.