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The AI revolution is here, don't get left behind: Kevin O'Leary interview
S1E73 • Jul 18, 2025 • 30m
In this special interview, Shark Tank investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary joins Cointelegraph US Reporter Vince Quill for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of artificial intelligence, stablecoins and the battle for technological dominance between the US and China.
Mr. Wonderful shares why he refuses to back companies that aren’t integrating AI, explains how stablecoins could stabilize inflation globally and dives into his investments in Bitcoin mining and AI-powered infrastructure. Plus, O’Leary gives blunt advice to tech founders on why Washington, not Wall Street, is where the real power lies.
(00:13) Why Kevin O’Leary refuses to invest in companies that don’t use AI
(02:02) How AI cut 60% of production costs for O’Leary’s commercial
(03:34) “Who’s running your AI stack?”
(04:10) AI’s impact on insurance, banking and even the wine industry
(06:37) “We’re in a technological war with China,” O’Leary explains the chip race
(09:04) Why he's “violently” against U.S. tech sanctions on China
(11:49) Stablecoins and USDC: “The biggest buyers of U.S. treasuries are now crypto firms”
(13:18) How stablecoins could stabilize inflation in volatile economies
(17:24) Lobbying for small business: “It’s all about job creation, not politics”
(19:14) Why O’Leary invested in Bitcoin infrastructure instead of just the asset
(24:49) AI and data centers are reshaping global energy demand
(29:49) O’Leary’s #1 advice for tech founders
This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.
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