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"This Is A $10 Billion Industry Pretending To Be A Trillion Dollar One" — We Had To React

You know those wild tech headlines that make you wonder if the whole AI boom is smoke and mirrors, or if we’re on the verge of a revolution? Today’s episode is for every single one of you feeling FOMO, confusion, or flat-out dread about where tech is going and how the world will look in a few years. We’re digging deep into the BEAR CASE for AI—what’s fact, what’s hype, and what might bankrupt half the industry before our jobs even change.We break down the no-nonsense take from Ed Zitron (the guy calling B.S. on AI hype), paired up with hot-off-the-press financial receipts, juicy tech drama, and a reality check from Palantir CEO Alex Karp. We’re talking margins, runaway spending, why enterprise buyers are majorly sketched, and how every new tech revolution leaves a trail of broke first-movers in its wake. If you’ve got money in the market or just fear the next bubble pop, you NEED this convo.Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, we dive into the heated debate around the future of AI, spurred by Ed Zitron's bearish perspective that claims the industry is overhyped and built on shaky financials. We'll explore the staggering costs and mounting debts at the heart of today's AI giants, the skepticism around their business models, and whether major players like OpenAI and Anthropic can ever become profitable. We'll also examine Palantir CEO Alex Karp's insights on how enterprises are reacting to AI's current shortcomings and the necessity of proprietary solutions to protect company data and foster innovation. Get ready for a deep-dive into the economic realities, risks, and road ahead for artificial intelligence—where technological promise collides with financial reality, and only time will reveal if we're witnessing the birth of a true revolution or the next big bubble.Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodWhatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactIncogni: 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 Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactPaleovalley: 30 for $36 https://bit.ly/PaleovalleyITNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheorySign up for my AI Masterclass: https://tombilyeu.com/ai-masterclass?utm_campaign=TBS-Livestream&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social Check us out wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1nARKz2vTIOb7gC9dusE4b?si=a8daffd2bf1f48fdApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-bilyeus-impact-theory/id1191775648Do you need my help STARTING a business? Join me here inside ZERO TO FOUNDER: (https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder)Get the exact systems, mindset shifts, and principles that built a $1B brand delivered straight to your inbox every week. Subscribe for free (https://tombilyeu.com)Check out our Video game - Project Kyzen: (https://projectkyzen.io/)Catch Me Streaming on Twitch - (https://twitch.tv/tombilyeu)Link to IT discord: https://discord.gg/TZKJ2etPbTTom's Favorite Things List: https://amzn.to/41Ftt7eFor Business inquiries: connect@impacttheory.comFOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple Just Filed the Lawsuit That Could Destroy OpenAI

ITU: Ready to break through your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALESign up for my AI Masterclass: https://tombilyeu.com/ai-masterclass?utm_campaign=TBS-Livestream&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this dynamic live episode, Tom dives headfirst into a whirlwind of the week's most electrifying news and conspiracy theories. From the shocking and sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and its ensuing firestorm of global conspiracies, to escalating U.S. military actions and rising trade tensions with Canada, no critical topic goes untouched. Tom unpacks why oil markets aren’t behaving as expected amidst conflict, the explosive lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI, and how American manufacturing ingenuity is making a comeback in defense tech. Along the way, the team explores the intersection of geopolitics, tech innovation, and even the unexpected risks of pillow talk within national security—all with Tom’s signature analytical rigor and unfiltered perspective. Buckle up: this is an unmissable conversation about power, narrative, and the future unfolding before our eyes.Sponsors: Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodWhatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactIncogni: 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 Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactPaleovalley: 30 for $36 https://bit.ly/PaleovalleyITNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why This DSA Win Should Terrify Every American

Welcome to Impact Theory. In today's episode, we dive into the rising power of the Democratic Socialists of America and the candidate who has become the movement's most polarizing new face. As DSA-aligned nominees sweep primaries across New York State, we unpack what these wins actually mean and why the gap between what these candidates say and what they plan to do should concern every American.At the center of the conversation is Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New York's 13th district. We examine her deleted social media history, including past calls to fully abolish the police, opposition to all deportations even for criminals, and posts advocating the seizure of private property, the nationalization of hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, and the freezing of rents. We break down how a clearly intelligent and disciplined politician has learned to dodge the hard questions, deliver eloquent non-answers, and avoid handing anyone a usable soundbite.From the philosophy of socialism and the historical record of where these ideologies lead, to the de Tocqueville concept of the overproduction of elites, to the real economic forces driving young voters left, this conversation pulls no punches. We also dig into identity politics, the difference between diagnosing a problem and prescribing the wrong cure, and why getting the solution wrong can be even more dangerous than ignoring the problem entirely.Whether you are here to understand the future of the American left or to see how today's choices will define tomorrow, this episode offers a sharp and unflinching look at the ideas now competing for power.Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodWhatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactEthos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impactIncogni: 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 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%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iran Ceasefire is DEAD, Spencer Pratt Quits & the DSA Says the Quiet Part Out Loud| The Tom Bilyeu Show

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%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuHumble House: 15% off with code TOM https://humblehousefoods.comQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodWhatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactEthos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impactIncogni: 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 Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's live episode, Tom is joined by co-hosts Drew and Ryan to break down a week where the Iran ceasefire officially died. With talks declared a waste of time, the US returned to negotiating by force, striking roughly 90 targets in a single night, including the infrastructure corridor allegedly allowing China to rearm Iran. The crew unpacks what this means for the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, and the theory that China's real prize in all of this is Taiwan.Then the conversation turns to Rupert Lowe's explosive Joe Rogan appearance and his claims about Lebanon, immigration, and the future of Britain, sparking one of the most honest debates the show has had about whether the West's immigration tensions come down to racism, economics, or an unavoidable collision of values.From there, the team examines newly surfaced footage of DSA members admitting on camera that their goal is to take down the American system from within, and why Tom argues there's no bigger enemy to the working class. Gary's Economics also lands on the Mount Rushmore of economic villains as his new wealth tax documentary gets panned by his own side, including a brutal on-camera exchange with a Labour-affiliated tax lawyer.Finally, Spencer Pratt announces he's stepping away from his LA campaign and lays out his case for how California's election system enables fraud by design, from ballot harvesting on Skid Row to a 43,000 vote swing days after election night.Whether you're tracking the markets, the culture war, or the future of American elections, this episode delivers the full picture of a world order in flux.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China Just Made A Move That Could Wreck Your Dollar & Gold Holdings — We Had To React | Tom Bilyeu Reacts

Welcome back to Impact Theory, where we break down the most impactful stories shaping our world. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the unfolding economic chess match between China and the United States, using insight and analysis from YouTuber Andre Jikh. As China makes bold moves to distance itself from the US dollar—shutting down paper gold trading, amassing record amounts of physical gold, and building a new gold settlement system—the stakes for global finance have never been higher.We’ll explore why China is aggressively acquiring gold, what it means for the future of the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency, and how the manipulation of paper versus physical gold could upend long-standing economic structures. You’ll also discover the role of trust, the dangers of unchecked financial speculation, and the possibility of a historic power shift as nations seek to anchor their economies with tangible assets.Stay tuned as we unpack China’s strategy, what it signals about the future of global markets, and why these hidden moves could change everything for investors—and for the world.Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodWhatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactEthos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impactIncogni: 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 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%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.