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Ben Horowitz: RSI, Crypto as AI Money, & Classified Physics

Technology
United States
Started February 24, 2026

Moonshots host Peter Diamandis speaks with Ben Horowitz, cofounder and general partner at a16z, alongside regular cohosts Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, about whether AI can or should be paused, what happened when Horowitz told a Biden administration official that regulating AI means regulating math, why crypto is the natural money for AI agents, and why the gap between AI capability and societal adoption may be wider than people think. This episode originally ai...

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CLAIM Posted by will Feb 24, 2026
Crypto could serve as the ideal currency for AI transactions, enabling seamless and efficient interactions between agents.
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Regulating AI as just another form of math oversimplifies the complexities and ethical implications of its real-world applications.
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AI regulation is essential; without it, we risk unleashing uncontrollable technologies that could harm society.
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Pausing AI development could stifle innovation and prevent breakthroughs that could benefit humanity.
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The significant gap between AI capability and societal adoption highlights the need for careful integration strategies.
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