Mark Cuban has always been tech’s most pragmatic and outspoken billionaire. As an early internet entrepreneur, a prolific investor on Shark Tank, and the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, he’s seen multiple hype cycles come and go. He was an early advocate for crypto’s potential but has remained a sharp critic of its excesses.
Now, as the twin forces of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency dominate the conversation, we asked Cuban to weigh in. In this exclusive Q&A, he explains why he thinks AI is on the verge of changing everything, why crypto is still waiting for its big moment, and what the future of work looks like in a world where technology gives “superpowers” to anyone willing to learn.
This conversation has been lightly formatted for clarity. All quotes appear exactly as Cuban gave them.
The Big Picture: AI vs. Crypto
Gizmodo: You’ve invested in both AI and crypto. Which one do you think will have the deeper impact on society, and which one will deliver more value to regular people?
Mark Cuban: AI. It’s not even close.
On AI: The Real Revolution
Gizmodo: On AI, how do you see the traditional office changing in the next five years, with AI now able to handle scheduling, admin, copywriting, even management tasks?
Mark Cuban: More than anything we have ever seen in technology. I think AI will give superpowers to not just companies, but any employee willing to learn how to put it to use. It can take your newest employee and, with some curiosity and effort, make them as accomplished as long-term employees that won’t use AI.
Gizmodo: What kinds of jobs or roles do you think will disappear completely in the next wave of AI adoption, and what will replace them?
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