"We have 900 days left." | Emad Mostaque

"Billionaires are building bunkers because they're afraid AI might take over everything." AI is advancing at a rate we've never seen before. From sex robots and chatbots helping with therapy to AI rapidly transforming industries, we’re already living in an AI-powered world. And in five to ten years, governments could be guided and run by AIs. But is it really progress? Or is humanity heading for an AI apocalypse? In this explosive new episode of The Tea with Myriam François, AI pioneer Emad Mostaque, co-founder and former CEO of Stability AI, lays bare the risks, challenges, and potential of this rapidly advancing technology. From the race to create the next "AI God" to the real-world consequences for jobs, the economy, and society, Emad pulls back the curtain on a future that is rapidly approaching — and may soon be unstoppable. What emerges is a chilling portrait of an era where AI could reshape the global economy, obliterate jobs, disrupt entire industries, and even change the inner fabric of human relationships. We unpack: ⚠️ AI replacing human workers — How soon is too soon? ⚠️ AI-driven inequality — Will billions be left behind? ⚠️ Labour revolution — Can a global labour movement take on the challenge? ⚠️ AI Ministers — Is Albania’s AI governance a model or a risk? ⚠️ The “revenue evil curve” — Do tech giants still have a moral compass? ⚠️ Environmental apocalypse — Is AI accelerating the collapse? ⚠️ Sex robots and AI chatbox— Will they redefine human relationships? ⚠️ A different future — Why we need a Universal Basic AI As Emad warns, “This is an opportunity, but also a threat”. And the question is: “Which direction will we choose before it’s too late?” 👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations:    / @thetea_network   🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Check out Love Welcomes, a social enterprise creating dignified, fairly paid work for refugee women rebuilding their lives. 👉 Explore their mission and products here: https://www.lovewelcomes.org/?ref=MIR... #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AI #StabilityAI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechCrisis #Economics #JobDisplacement #Capitalism #AIThreat #ChatGPT #OpenAI #ElonMusk #SamAltman #AGI AUDIO CREDITS Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François Guest: Emad Mostaque Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi Producer: Nadège Bizimungu Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs Research: Leena Khan Video Editor: Max Bubnov An MPWR Productions show. 🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes. ❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths. https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyr... 'The Thumbnail image is AI generated' 00:00:00 Intro – AI, power, and the shrinking window for human agency 00:02:12 Emad Mostaque’s journey – from crisis to open-source AI 00:04:06 Open-source vs Big Tech – censorship, control, and sovereignty 00:06:11 Hype, collapse, and what AI disruption really looks like 00:09:08 The intelligence explosion – models surpassing human expertise 00:13:25 What humans still offer – creativity, value, and meaning 00:18:07 Automation and inequality – who is safe and who isn’t 00:22:16 AI’s moral vacuum – community standards, exclusion, and power 00:25:39 Autonomous agents – deception, self-modification, and risk 00:28:03 Universal Basic AI – why every person needs a sovereign model 00:31:18 Governing AI – transparency, constitutional limits, and democracy 00:41:25 Economic shocks, layoffs, and the coming social transition 00:52:15 AI and capitalism – broken incentives and emerging autocracy 01:00:16 Global inequality, infrastructure gaps, and AI colonialism 01:35:59 Outro – Final reflections on the future of AI and humanity Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law. This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised.