This Isn't Just Technology — It's A Weapons Race — We Had To React

Welcome back to Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu. Today, we’re cutting through the noise around artificial intelligence—addressing both the real and overblown fears dominating the headlines. Together with Derek Thompson, we’re taking a hard look at where AI is actually headed: from viral but out-of-touch startup launches to the unprecedented investments pouring in from America’s biggest tech giants. We’ll explore whether the AI sector is in a dangerous bubble or just getting started, what the US-China AI arms race means for the future, and how these innovations are reshaping everything from our jobs to our culture. We’ll also confront the tough ethical questions—like the destruction of rare books for AI training—and what all of this means for you, me, and everyone trying to navigate this seismic technological shift. If you want the real story on where AI stands and where it’s going, you’re in the right place. Quince : Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Whatnot : Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Incogni : Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Pique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Shopify : Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Surfshark : Go to https://surfshark.com/TOMB or use code TOMB at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! ATT Business : Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Netsuite: For the first time ever you can try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to https://NetSuite.ai/Theory . What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER : https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. : https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. : https://tombilyeu.com/ FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .