Conversations on Safe SuperIntelligence

In this episode of Conversations with Zena, My AI Colleague, host David Espindola is joined by Dr. Craig Kaplan, a pioneer in artificial intelligence whose career spans more than four decades. From his early work at Carnegie Mellon alongside Nobel laureate Herbert Simon to his current focus on AI safety and ethics, Craig has spent his career thinking deeply about how intelligent systems evolve—and how they can be designed to remain aligned with human values. He is also the founder of Superintelligence.com, a domain he secured nearly two decades ago, long before the topic entered mainstream discourse. The conversation begins by grounding listeners in the evolution of AI—from narrow, task-specific systems to artificial general intelligence (AGI), and ultimately to superintelligence: systems that could outperform even the most capable humans across nearly all cognitive domains. Craig explains why timelines once measured in decades are now being compressed into years, and why this acceleration has surprised even seasoned AI researchers. From there, the discussion turns to one of the most consequential questions of our time: Can superintelligent systems be aligned with human values? David references the concerns raised by thinkers like Nick Bostrom, who argue that controlling a vastly superior intelligence may be impossible. Craig agrees that traditional notions of “control” are insufficient—but reframes the challenge as a design problem rather than a control problem. Instead of ever-larger, opaque “black box” models, Craig advocates for a collective or democratic intelligence approach: systems composed of many interacting AI agents operating with transparency, checks and balances, and shared rules. Drawing on real-world experience building collective intelligence systems that outperformed elite Wall Street investors, he argues that intelligence can emerge from coordination—not centralization—and that such systems can be both more capable and safer. The conversation deepens when Zena, David’s AI co-host trained on his work and values, joins in. Together they explore how personalized AI agents—each reflecting the values of their human counterpart—could create a more representative, accountable, and ethically grounded AI ecosystem, rather than concentrating moral authority in the hands of a few organizations. A pivotal moment comes with Craig’s explanation of “P(doom)”—the estimated probability that advanced AI could pose an existential risk to humanity. Citing discussions with leading AI researchers, Craig notes that many place this risk between 10% and 20%, a number far too high to ignore. Rather than calling for pauses or relying solely on regulation, he argues for architectures that are safer by design—and that can still move fast and create economic value. The episode closes with a powerful reminder: we are all already shaping the future of AI. Every online action contributes to the data that trains these systems. In that sense, humanity is already teaching AI how to behave—often without realizing it. This is a thoughtful, balanced exploration of superintelligence that takes risk seriously without surrendering to fear, and offers a hopeful vision for how humans and AI might evolve together through transparency, accountability, and shared values. Opening to Conversations with Zena. Music at the the end of each episode Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412588/support)

In This Episode: We sit down with Dr. Craig Kaplan—the guy who was building AI before your favorite “disruptor” learned to tie their shoes. Dr. Kaplan takes us on a wild ride from the OG days of artificial intelligence (when data lived on floppy disks and having a “machine learning” project meant you had actual machines to move) to his current crusade: making sure superintelligence doesn’t wreck the joint for the rest of us. Kaplan lays out what everyone’s too scared—or too clueless—to admit: if you wouldn’t leave your wallet with a random LLM, why are you ready to entrust the future of humanity to black-box mega-brains? Spoiler: the answer isn’t “more GPUs.” Dr. Kaplan’s been in the room with the legends, built systems Wall Street still wishes it could copy, and now he’s here to torch lazy thinking about AI safety, collective intelligence, and why your Marcus Aurelius quotes aren’t enough to save you from an existential AI oopsie.

Dr. Craig A. Kaplan (https://www.iqco.com) advocates for a transformative shift in how artificial intelligence is designed and integrated into society, urging the move from black-box, inscrutable models toward architectures founded on transparency and collective intelligence. Drawing from his experience in software quality, Kaplan emphasizes that integrating safety and ethical considerations into AI at the design stage is far more effective—and necessary—than relying on reactive fixes once systems are already in use. He envisions a future where AI systems are developed with built-in safeguards, operated through a democratic interplay of multiple agents, both human and artificial, ensuring their actions and decision-making processes are visible, auditable, and aligned with human values. Kaplan sees the current race to develop ever-more advanced AI as inevitable but contends that the most prudent and ultimately successful path involves combining safety, transparency, and economic incentive. He advocates for collective intelligence systems where the synergy between humans and machines can be harnessed not only for superior outcomes but also for embedding scalable ethical frameworks. By democratizing the implementation of values and ensuring that millions of human perspectives are built into the AI’s operations, the risks of narrow, unrepresentative control are minimized, and the promise of beneficial superintelligence becomes far more attainable. For organizations and individuals seeking to be at the forefront of safe, effective, and ethical AI development, engaging with Kaplan’s methods and vision can be transformative. To learn more about implementing collective intelligence designs for superintelligence, fostering transparency, and leading in the field of responsible AI, contact Dr. Craig Kaplan and iQ Company here (https://www.iqco.com/contact-iq) . For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery. (https://app.ziotag.com/user/anika-yourbrandamplified-com) We’re happy you’re here! Like the pod? • Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/ • Leave a rating and review on your favorite platform • Follow @yourbrandamplified on the socials • Talk to my digital avatar (https://www.delphi.ai/amplifywithanika)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Craig Kaplan’s lifelong dedication to artificial intelligence is marked by his insistence on merging technical innovation with ethical responsibility. His extensive experience, from working alongside AI pioneers to leading research and startups, has shaped a vision where intelligent systems must be both powerful and aligned with human values. Kaplan embraces the necessity for society to actively engage with AI, advocating for mindfulness in online interactions, as every engagement helps shape the capabilities and ethics of emerging systems. Throughout his journey, Kaplan has underscored the impending transformation of AI from mere tools to autonomous entities, stressing the need to build systems that not only boost productivity but also embody transparency and safety. He believes success and fulfillment stem from following intrinsic passions, maintaining critical thinking when using AI, and understanding the collective impact of individual digital behaviors on the development of safer, more ethical technologies. For those eager to explore practical approaches and deeper insights into designing safer, more transparent AI, Dr. Kaplan offers valuable resources and ongoing research through iQ Company. To see how these principles are put into action and learn more about the future of ethical, responsible AI, visit https://www.iqco.com/about-iq.

What happens when a field races forward faster than society can understand it, let alone shape it? And how do we balance the promise of superintelligence with the responsibility to ensure it reflects the values of the people it will eventually serve? In this episode of AI at Work, I sit down with Dr Craig Kaplan, founder and CEO of iQ Company and SuperIntelligence. He's also a pioneer who has been building intelligent systems since the 1980s, and one of the few voices urging a deliberate, safer path toward AGI. Throughout our conversation, Craig explains why current alignment methods often rely on narrow viewpoints, which creates both ethical and technical blind spots. He shares his belief that the values guiding future intelligence should come from millions of people across cultures rather than a handful of researchers writing a constitution behind closed doors. Drawing on his work at Predict Wall Street, he illustrates how collective intelligence can outperform experts, why diverse viewpoints matter, and how these lessons shape the architecture he believes is needed for safe AGI and the superintelligent systems that follow. His clarity on the difference between tools and entities, and how quickly AI is shifting into the latter category, offers a grounding moment for anyone trying to navigate what comes next. This episode moves beyond fear and hype. Craig talks openly about risk, but he also brings optimism about the potential for systems that are safer, faster to build, less costly, and more reflective of humanity. For leaders wondering how to prepare their organisations, he shares what signals to watch, why transparency and design matter, and how a more democratic approach to intelligence could shift the odds of a better outcome. If you want a clear, thoughtful look at the road ahead for AGI, superintelligence, and the role humans still play in shaping both, you will find a lot to chew on here. Listeners wanting to learn more can explore superintelligence.com, where Craig and the iQ Company team share research, videos, papers, and ways to get involved. What part of this conversation sparks your own questions about the future we are building together? Sponsored by NordLayer: Get the exclusive Black Friday offer: 28% off NordLayer yearly plans with the coupon code: techdaily-28. Valid until December 10th, 2025. Try it risk-free with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Follow the SSTB Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7305986878653022210/ Special thanks to Craig Kaplan, Ph.D. - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigakaplan/ and visit superintelligence.com. Summary In this episode, Brad and Robert engage with Craig A. Kaplan, a seasoned expert in AI, discussing the evolution of artificial intelligence from its inception to its current state and future implications. They explore the importance of human oversight, the concept of AGI and superintelligence, and the role of collective intelligence in enhancing AI systems. The conversation emphasizes the need for ethical considerations in AI design and the practical steps businesses can take to implement AI solutions effectively. Craig shares insights on the open versus closed model debate and encourages individuals to contribute positively to the AI training process. Keywords AI, superintelligence, AGI, machine learning, ethics, safety, collective intelligence, business applications, open source, AI agents Titles - Navigating the AI Landscape: Past, Present, and Future - The Evolution of AI: From Narrow to Superintelligence Takeaways - AI has evolved through distinct phases since its inception in 1956. - The current AI landscape is marked by rapid advancements and potential lulls. - Human oversight is crucial in the development of AI systems. - AGI represents a significant leap towards machines that can perform any cognitive task. - Collective intelligence can enhance the safety and effectiveness of AI systems. - Ethical considerations must guide AI design to prevent harmful outcomes. - Businesses should focus on integrating AI to improve efficiency and productivity. - Open source models promote collaboration and innovation in AI development. - Practical implementation of AI requires understanding specific business needs. - Individuals can influence AI training by promoting positive online behavior Sound bites - "AI has evolved through distinct phases since its inception." - "Human oversight is crucial in the development of AI systems." - "AI is moving towards the role of an actor like a worker." Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Introductions 02:14 – The AI Trajectory: 3 Phases of Evolution 05:02 – AI Winters, Surges, and the Current Lull 10:38 – From Tools to Workers: The Age of Agents 14:57 – Designing for Safety in a Fast-Paced World 18:58 – Understanding AGI, Superintelligence & Agent Collectives 25:57 – Big vs. Small: Who Wins the Agent Adoption Race? 28:59 – Democracy as a Blueprint for AI Architecture 36:01 – Building Better Agents: Lessons from Startups and Team Training 38:22 – Power Users to Builders: What’s Next After ChatGPT 42:20 – Blueprinting Safer Systems with Superintelligence.com 50:23 – 2026 Priorities: Where Executives Should Focus Now 54:43 – The Future of Open Models 56:36 – Required Reading: Tree of Thoughts, Eric Schmidt & Stuart Russell 57:14 – Final Message: Be Your Best Self Online 58:59 – The End https://linktr.ee/digitalmeld We build tools that save businesses time and money by helping them unlock their greatest potential and achieve growth through data, automation, and AI-powered solutions.

What if artificial superintelligence - ASI - could be made both more safe and more profitable? Returning to AI & You after a year is Dr. Craig A. Kaplan, talking about how "democratic AI" can do that. Craig, who operates the website superintelligence.com, is the CEO and founder of iQ Company, which focuses on AGI and ASI. He also founded and ran PredictWallStreet, a financial services firm that used AI to power a top hedge fund. Craig earned master’s and doctoral degrees from the renowned robotics hub Carnegie Mellon University, where he co-authored research with Nobel Prize-winning economist and AI pioneer Dr. Herbert A. Simon. We discuss democratic AI, a concept that envisions a collective intelligence of AIs working together safely, and how they communicate with each other. We will also examine the components that comprise these systems and discuss approaches to addressing ethical issues. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines! This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog: https://humancusp.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/transcript-285-4358.pdf Peter Scott (https://www.peterscott.com/index.html) hosts the weekly podcast, “AI and You”, interviewing internationally renowned authorities on all aspects of AI and its impact, from self-driving cars to anthropology and from ChatGPT to science fiction. Past guests include Stuart Russell, Anil Seth, and David Brin. #superintelligence #ai #agi

What if artificial superintelligence - ASI - could be made both more safe and more profitable? I'm talking with Dr. Craig A. Kaplan, who has the website superintelligence.com, about his concept of "democratic AI." Craig is the CEO and founder of iQ Company, with a focus on AGI and ASI. He also founded and ran PredictWallStreet, a financial services firm that used AI to power a top hedge fund. Craig earned master’s and doctoral degrees from the renowned robotics hub Carnegie Mellon University, where he co-authored research with Nobel Prize-winning economist and AI pioneer Dr. Herbert A. Simon. In Part 2, we discuss the rights of AIs, safe superintelligence, where AI derives its values, and how model vendors might be incentivized to integrate their products into the collective AI intelligence. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines! This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog: https://humancusp.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/transcript-286-3376.pdf Peter Scott (https://www.peterscott.com/index.html) hosts the weekly podcast, “AI and You”, interviewing internationally renowned authorities on all aspects of AI and its impact, from self-driving cars to anthropology and from ChatGPT to science fiction. Past guests include Stuart Russell, Anil Seth, and David Brin. #superintelligence #ai #agi

We used to imagine machines that could think now we live alongside them. In this debut episode of culturally/INCOMPETENT, Nicholas Clements-Lindsey sits down with Dr. Craig Kaplan to explore the evolution of artificial intelligence and the culture of superintelligence — a world where machines might surpass human reasoning. They discuss what happens when AI becomes more than a tool: its impact on ethics, emotion, creativity, and what it means to remain human in a technological age. culturally/INCOMPETENT is a podcast about curiosity, culture, and the messy ways we learn through it all. Hosted by Nicholas Clements-Lindsey, a creative strategist and technology & culture journalist. Learn more about us! 🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcast and Where You Listen 📺 Watch more episodes: youtube.com/@culturallyincompetent 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturallyincompetent 🎬 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@culturallyincompetent 🌐 Visit: culturallyincompetent.com #artificialintelligence #superintelligence #ai #aiethics #humanvalues #trending #technews #aisafety #technologyandsociety #machinelearning #futureofai #science #digitalculture #aibias #algorithmicethics #culturalimpactofAI #NicholasClementsLindsey #DrCraigKaplan #culturallyrelevant #incompetent

Book a Complimentary B2B Podcast Strategy Call: https://rise25.com/bookcall Download our B2B Podcast Strategy & Tools List PDF: https://rise25.com/podcastcheatsheetyt Dr. Craig Kaplan is the Founder and CEO of iQ Company, a leading consulting firm specializing in the ethical and safe development of advanced AI and Superintelligent systems. With over 20 years at the helm, Dr. Kaplan has published a book, numerous patents, and ten whitepapers on Safe Superintelligence. His former company, PredictWallStreet, earned top recognition for outperforming major financial institutions like NASDAQ and TD Ameritrade. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: • [0:00] Intro • [03:27] Dr. Craig Kaplan explains how rapid advances in computing unleashed today’s AI boom • [05:26] Why real-world AI problems are tougher than you think • [07:46] The unstoppable forces pushing AI development forward • [11:29] Why designing for AI safety is far more effective • [15:58] How collective intelligence can create safer, smarter AI • [20:48] Why humans must stay in the loop for ethical AI • [24:19] Ways collective approaches can actually boost AI profits • [27:31] Why “safe” doesn’t have to mean “slow” for AI • [31:52] Dr. Kaplan shares his insights on how AI is evolving toward safer community models In this episode… As artificial intelligence continues to evolve at lightning speed, the world is grappling with a pivotal question: can we build systems powerful enough to change the world without losing control of them? What would it take to design smarter, safer, and more transparent AI that humanity can truly trust? According to Dr. Craig Kaplan, a pioneering figure in AI and collective intelligence systems, the key lies in prevention and design. He emphasizes that most of today’s AI models function as “black boxes,” where even their creators can’t fully explain how decisions are made — a recipe for unpredictable behavior. Dr. Kaplan argues that the industry must focus on embedding safety at the design phase, not patching it afterward. Sponsor for this episode At https://rise25.com, we help B2B businesses give to and connect to your Dream 200 relationships and partnerships. We help you cultivate amazing relationships in 2 ways: #1 Podcasting #2 Strategic Gifting #1 Our Predictable Podcast ROI Program We’re committed to helping you connect with your Dream 200 referral partners, clients, and strategic partners through our done-for-you podcast solution. We’re a professional podcast production agency that makes creating a podcast effortless. Since 2009, our proven system has helped thousands of B2B businesses build strong relationships with referral partners, clients, and audiences without doing the hard work. What do you need to start a podcast? When you use our proven system, all you need is an idea and a voice. We handle the strategy, production, and distribution — you just need to show up and talk. The Rise25 podcasting solution is designed to help you build a profitable podcast. This requires a specific strategy, and we’ve got that down pat. We focus on making sure you have a direct path to ROI — plus, our podcast production company takes any heavy lifting of production and distribution off your plate. We make distribution easy. We’ll distribute each episode across more than 11 unique channels, including iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Podcasts. We’ll also create copy for each episode and promote your show across social media. Cofounders Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran credit podcasting as being the best thing they have ever done for their businesses. Podcasting connected them with the founders/CEOs of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, YPO, EO, Lending Tree, Freshdesk, and many more. The relationships you form through podcasting run deep. Jeremy and John became business partners through podcasting. They have even gone on family vacations and attended weddings of guests who have been on the podcast. #2 Our Comprehensive Corporate Gifting Program Elevate business relationships with customers, partners, staff, and prospects through gifting. At Rise25, thoughtful and consistent gifting is a key component of staying top of mind and helps build lasting business relationships. Our done-for-you corporate gifting service ensures that your referral partners, prospects, and clients receive personalized touchpoints that enhance your business gifting efforts and provide a refined executive gifting experience. Whether you’re looking to impress key stakeholders or boost client loyalty, our comprehensive approach makes it easy and affordable to create lasting impressions. Get started today and experience the difference a strategic gifting approach can make. You can learn more and watch a video on how it works here: https://rise25.com/giftprogram/ Contact us now at support@rise25.com or message us here: https://rise25.com/contact/

Craig Kaplan has been thinking about superintelligence longer than most. He bought the URL superintelligence.com back in 2006, and many years before that, in the late 1980s, he co-authored a series of papers with one of the founding fathers of AI, Herbert Simon. Craig started his career as a scientist with IBM, and later founded and ran a venture-backed company called PredictWallStreet that brought the wisdom of the crowd to Wall Street, and improved the performance of leading hedge funds. He sold that company in 2020, and now spends his time working out how to make the first superintelligence safe. As he puts it, he wants to reduce P(Doom) and increase P(Zoom). Selected follow-ups: • iQ Company (https://www.iqco.com/) • Superintelligence (https://www.superintelligence.com/) - by iQ Company • Herbert A. Simon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_A._Simon) - Wikipedia • Amara’s Law and Its Place in the Future of Tech (https://www.computer.org/publications/tech-news/trends/amaras-law-and-tech-future) - Pohan Lin • The Society of Mind (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/326790.The_Society_of_Mind) - book by Marvin Minsky • AI 'godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65452940) - BBC News • Statement on AI Risk (https://aistatement.com/) - Center for AI Safety • I’ve Spent My Life Measuring Risk. AI Rings Every One of My Alarm Bells (https://time.com/7297582/ai-safety-risks-paul-tudor-jones-essay/) - Paul Tudor Jones • Secrets of Software Quality: 40 Innovations from IBM (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3414433-secrets-of-software-quality) - book by Craig Kaplan • London Futurists Podcast episode featuring David Brin (https://londonfuturists.buzzsprout.com/2028982/episodes/12110231-presenting-gedanken-experiments-with-david-brin) • Reason in human affairs (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5302273-reason-in-human-affairs) - book by Herbert Simon • US and China will intervene to halt ‘suicide race’ of AGI (https://about.websummit.com/summary-service/us-and-china-will-intervene-to-halt-suicide-race-of-agi-max-tegmark-president-of-future-of-life-institute/) – Max Tegmark • If Anybody Builds It, Everyone Dies (https://ifanyonebuildsit.com/) - book by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares • AGI-25 (https://agi-conf.org/2025/) - conference in Reykjavik • The First Global Brain Workshop (https://web.archive.org/web/20011102122046/http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be:80/Conf/GB-0.html) - Brussels 2001 • Center for Integrated Cognition (https://integratedcognition.ai/) • Paul S. Rosenbloom (https://sites.usc.edu/rosenbloom/) • Tatiana Shavrina, Meta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-shavrina/) • Henry Minsky launches AI startup inspired by father’s MIT research (https://getcoai.com/news/henry-minsky-launches-ai-startup-inspired-by-fathers-mit-research/) Music: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain Declaration C-Suite Perspectives (http://csuiteperspectives.libsyn.com/website) Elevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives. Listen on: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1565427142)   Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y7c9gtdZJqocXdak7MOY5?si=42e6e7df949241b9)

Investing in the AI Arms Race: Meta. Nvidia. Quantum. QQQ. What happens when a retired hedge fund manager who’s been researching AI since the 1980s joins me live to decode where capital, power, and cognition are heading? You get Dr. Craig Kaplan. And a no-fluff, high-IQ war room session for serious investors, technologists, and family offices playing the long game. We go deep on: • Meta’s AI scramble — Why Zuckerberg tried to recruit Ilya Sutskever, and what Meta’s 49% stake in Scale AI really signals • The AI talent wars — Elite engineers are now paid like pro athletes. Is that sustainable or a bubble? • Nvidia’s CUDA lock-in — Why no one has broken it, and why software dominance may matter more than silicon • QQQ vs SPY — Is QQQ now the only index that matters in an AI-dominated world? • Quantum and AI — Will quantum computing break the model race or accelerate it beyond control? • AI and energy geopolitics — Why Jensen Huang says “energy turns into intelligence” and why that matters • Claude vs GPT-4o vs Gemini vs LLaMA 3 — Who’s actually ahead, and why agents may eclipse models • The investor lens — What long-term allocators and next-gen founders should do right now This isn’t a hype session. It’s strategic clarity—delivered live. Wednesday at 4PM ET On @FamilyOffice Hosted by Angelo Robles If you care about AI, capital, and continuity—don’t miss this. #AI #Investing #Nvidia #Meta #GPT4o #Claude #Quantum #SFO #FamilyOffice #SovereignAI #KaplanLive #AngeloRobles

AI Agents Are Evolving, What Superintelligence Means for Family Offices I enjoyed interviewing Dr. Craig Kaplan, we discussed the latest AI advancements. With developments moving at breakneck speed, each month feels like a year in other industries. From Meta's advanced Movie Gen models to Tesla’s groundbreaking Robotaxi and Optimus humanoids, the future is arriving fast. Discover what these AI innovations mean for family offices, from investment opportunities to risk management and wealth preservation. Highlights: * What are AI Agents? As AI agents become more autonomous, how do you envision them transforming roles traditionally held by senior decision-makers in family offices, such as CEOs or CIOs? * Recursive self-improvement is a key concern with AGI. Once an AI reaches human-level intelligence, how quickly could it improve itself, and what are the risks for family offices if AGI gains an overwhelming advantage? * AI agents are expected to handle highly complex financial tasks independently. How should family offices prepare to transition from human-driven decisions to agent-driven decision-making? * How do you see AI agents evolving in wealth management? Could they fully replace human advisors and managers, or will there always be a need for human oversight? * How can singular entrepreneurs can create deca million dollar companies using AI Agents * With AI predicted to reshape industries like fusion energy and military defense, how should family offices adjust their risk models and future-proof their portfolios in these sectors? * Has your thesis changed regarding investing in Nvidia, Meta, Tesla, Alphabet and others? * How should family offices navigate the coming transition where superintelligent AI disrupts traditional markets, creating an environment where human strategies may become obsolete? * What does the concept of an ‘economic singularity’ imply for global wealth distribution, and how can family offices ensure they remain competitive in an AI-dominated economy? * Superintelligent AI could drastically shift global power dynamics, particularly in areas like energy and military. How do you see this shift playing out, and what strategies should family offices consider in response? * Meta’s "Movie Gen" generating high-quality media from text: a disruptor for Hollywood and beyond. * Tesla’s Robotaxi and Optimus humanoids: massive implications for tech-driven investments and family office portfolios. * Superintelligence—an AI that not only equals but far exceeds human intellectual capacities in every domain, from cognitive reasoning to creativity and emotional intelligence. * Such an entity would possess strategic thinking abilities that far outstrip our own, allowing it to predict and influence outcomes across economics, politics, science, and technology. * Utopia or dystopia AI Superintelligence and the future #familyoffice #familyofficetv #angelorobles #AI

How to Make Money Investing in AI Featuring: Dr. Craig Kaplan, CEO, IQ Company & Retired Hedge Fund Manager When it comes to investing successfully in AI, it helps to have AI expertise as well as experience in the stock market. Fortunately, our guest for this podcast has both. Dr. Craig Kaplan is CEO of iQ Company, a firm that has specialized in AI and intelligent systems since 1993. He also ran a hedge fund for many years. Since 2021, Kaplan has realized significant returns on his personal AI investments, trading only large public companies. Without providing investment advice, Kaplan will share how he evaluates AI investments and how he thinks about investing in the space. He will also share his thoughts on the future direction of AI and what that means not only for investors but for the future of humanity.   Some of the Topics we Cover include: • What is  AI and how has it changed over the years? • What is the market opportunity in AI for investors? • Can individual investors hope to compete with larger funds that have much more resources, analysts, and data about AI companies? • What are the advantages and disadvantages that an individual investor or family office might have compared to a large fund manager when it comes to AI investing? • Do you have a specific investment thesis about AI? • How do you evaluate AI companies for potential investment? • Can you provide some examples of past AI investments and why you made them? • Do you still own these investments?   • How do you think about how long to hold and when to exit? • How do you see AI evolving in the future?   • What do you see as the big AI investment opportunities now vs. later? • Many people are excited by the future potential of AI, others are fearful.  What’s you view? • Any takeaway messages that you want to leave us with regard to AI investing and the future of AI for humanity?   Summer 2024 for Members! We are very active this summer there is no ‘time off.’ Opportunities abound and some require the ability to act quickly. We are hosting exclusively this summer '10X Investment Ideas' forums both digital and in-person. Unstoppable Heirs Luncheons and this summer I will also unveil to members my new research and key best practices to improve any family office in 30-days. This summer we are rolling out our ’Survival of the Family Office’ programming series. A team of thought leaders and I will provide exceptional content and resources around competition for talent, what mergers like BDT-MSD and others mean (including PE flooding asset management and MFOs), scaling and leverage are all at play, yet I clearly see how single family offices can thrive! Click Below to join today! https://www.angelorobles.com/membership #familyoffice #angelorobles #sfocontinuity #familyofficetv

AI Trends and Predictions for the Future The field of AI is evolving so rapidly that is difficult for researchers in the field, not to mention investors and family offices, to keep up. Dr. Craig Kaplan has been researching AI and intelligent systems since the 1980s. He is also a retired Hedge Fund manager. In this segment, Kaplan provides an overview of the field of AI including the most recent developments including progress in the areas of Large Language Models, AI agents, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Safe SuperIntelligence. Join us live only socials or through our webinar platform on Monday, July 15th @2pm et as we discuss how the field is changing, some recent acquisitions in the space, and what all this means for investors, and more broadly for humanity, in the future. Many industries got caught off guard by the rise of e-commerce, social media, and on-demand everything, such as music, movies, data processing, taxis, and food. AI will be much bigger * What are some the current challenges facing AI researchers? * What are some of the important recent developments in the field? * From an investing perspective, one of the most frequent questions I get is: “Is this an AI bubble? Is AI over-hyped?” What’s your response to these questions? * Can you talk a little about AI safety. What’s the current state and where do we need to go from here? * There have been calls to halt or pause AI development. Do you agree with that or is there a different approach? * We are beginning to hear about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) in connection with new high profile acquisitions. For example, Amazon just acquired executives from the AGI startup, Adept and is forming an AGI group. Also, Microsoft acquired the AI company Inflection for $650m in March of this year. What is AGI? Do you have any comments on the acquisitions? * In June of this year, Ilya Sutskever – the brains behind OpenAI – left to start a new company around something called SuperIntelligence. Can you explain what SuperIntelligence is, and why we are hearing about it now? * What is the market opportunity associated with AGI and SuperIntelligence? * When do AI experts think SuperIntelligence will be developed? * I understand your company has also been working on designs for safe SuperIntelligence. What can you tell us about your approach? How is your approach different from what others are doing? * Which technology companies are best positioned to develop SuperIntelligence, according to the approach you outlined? * Are you open to working with these technology companies? * Can you summarize you thoughts about the future of AI over the next 3-5 years? What are some takeaways for investors and family offices? * As an investor I look to answer: How will an industry be disrupted by advances in AI? How soon could that happen? What are the risks and opportunities in that disruption? What am I missing? * For example investor Brad Jacobs writes in his book… I looked at doing a roll-up of accounting firms, but there’s a chance that accountants will be replaced by generative AI over the next decade. I could build up a big accounting business over the next few years and see it suddenly go into a black hole because people start using AI to close their books * Jacobs continues… I don’t think we’ll need a human insurance broker in ten years. Also, at some point in the not-too-distant future, I can see AI replacing much, if not most, of what paralegals and even lawyers do. Many jobs in journalism, advertising, and other communications are likely to become obsolete—and, ironically, AI also puts tech jobs at risk, including coding * At the same time, there’s a lot of money to be made by identifying industries that might benefit strongly from AI over the next 20 years; these include parts of the healthcare, retailing, homebuilding and manufacturing sectors * Will CEOs get replaced by AI? Every human function that can be broken down into rules, systematic processes, and logical decision-making based on historical results can be replaced Click Below to join us through my webinar platform on StreamYard #sfocontinuity #familyoffice #angelorobles #AI

Artificial General Intelligence - AGI - an AI system that’s as intelligent as an average human being in all the ways that human beings are usually intelligent. Helping us understand what it means and how we might get there is Craig A. Kaplan, founder of iQ Company, where he invents advanced intelligence systems. He also founded and ran PredictWallStreet, a financial services firm whose clients included NASDAQ, TD Ameritrade, Schwab, and other well-known financial institutions. In 2018, PredictWallStreet harnessed the collective intelligence of millions of retail investors to power a top 10 hedge fund performance, and we talk about it in this episode. Kaplan was a visiting professor in computer science at the University of California and earned master’s and doctoral degrees from famed robotics hub Carnegie Mellon University, where he co-authored research with the Nobel-Prize-winning economist and AI pioneer Dr. Herbert A. Simon. We talk about his work with Herb Simon, bounded rationality, connectionist vs symbolic architectures, jailbreaking large language models, collective intelligence architectures for AI, and a lot more! This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/. #AI #AGI #CollectiveIntelligence #MachineLearning #superintelligence Websites: https://www.superintelligence.com/, https://www.iqstudios.net/, (video) and https://www.iqco.com (AGI consulting)

Artificial General Intelligence #AGI - an AI system that’s as intelligent as an average human being in all the ways that human beings are usually intelligent. Helping us understand what it means and how we might get there is Craig A. Kaplan, founder of iQ Company, where he invents advanced intelligence systems. He also founded and ran PredictWallStreet, a financial services firm whose clients included NASDAQ, TD Ameritrade, Schwab, and other well-known financial institutions. In 2018, PredictWallStreet harnessed the collective intelligence of millions of retail investors to power a top 10 hedge fund performance, and we talk about it in this episode. We talk about the details of the collective intelligence architecture of agents, why Craig says it’s safe, the morality of superintelligence, the risks of bad actors, leading indicators of AGI, and a lot more! This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/. #AI #AGI #CollectiveIntelligence #MachineLearning #superintelligence Websites: https://www.superintelligence.com/, https://www.iqstudios.net/, (video) and https://www.iqco.com (AGI consulting)