AI Is Dumber Than Investors Think — ft. Gary Marcus

Ed Elson is joined by Gary Marcus to discuss why he’s concerned about the fact that we’re all-in on AI. They explore why he argues generative AI is inherently unreliable, whether the concerns surrounding Anthropic's Mythos model are justified, how policymakers should approach AI regulation, and the biggest misconception about the technology that he believes needs to be corrected. Gary Marcus is a leading voice in artificial intelligence, author, and professor at NYU Stern.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Daryl Fairweather to break down whether the housing bill that just passed in the Senate will bring down housing prices in a meaningful way — if Trump lets it through. Then, Mike Issac joins the show to discuss his reporting on Meta’s prediction markets play. Finally, Ed checks in with Scott Galloway for a dispatch from Cannes. Daryl Fairweather is the chief economist at Redfin. Mike Isaac is a technology correspondent at The New York Times.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Gil Luria to discuss the global tech selloff and how SpaceX is fueling AI fears. Then, Arin Dube joins the show to break down his research on minimum wage increases and what it reveals about the path towards raising the federal minimum wage. Finally, Ed checks in on his SpaceX prediction. Gil Luria is the Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson. Arin Dube is the Provost Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and author of The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Paul Johnson to discuss why Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister and what his resignation reveals about the deeper challenges facing the U.K. economy. Then, Brian Kersmanc breaks down how markets are responding to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations and what they signal for oil prices. Finally, Ed explains why the U.K.'s struggles may offer a cautionary lesson for other economies. Paul Johnson is an economist and Provost of The Queen's College at Oxford. Brian Kersmanc is a Portfolio Manager at GQG Partners. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and explain why the agreement was unlikely to succeed from the start. Then, they unpack the financials behind OpenAI and Anthropic, exploring what it would take for either company to become profitable, and when that might actually happen. Finally, they revisit Snap Specs to examine why the product flopped, and why Snap’s dual-class share structure makes meaningful change at the company nearly impossible. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Barry Ritholtz to break down the market's reaction to the SpaceX IPO, including whether he thinks the valuation is justified and why he's concerned about the company's float. They also discuss why he believes comparisons to the dot-com bubble are misguided, what he makes of the circular deals in the AI industry, and how he thinks about hedging in today's market. Barry Ritholtz is the co-founder, chairman and chief investment officer of Ritholtz. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Mark Gurman to discuss what investors thought about Snap's new AR Specs and what the launch says about the company's future. Then, Mark Zandi breaks down the Fed's latest interest rate decision and whether a rate hike is still on the table this year. Later, Vasant Dhar joins the show to explore what role AI should play in investing. Finally, Ed explains why he believes Snap's latest bet could be the final nail in the coffin for the company. Mark Gurman is the Managing Editor and Chief Correspondent for Bloomberg News. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics. Vasant Dhar is a professor at NYU Stern, founder of SCT Capital Management and author of Thinking With Machines. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to discuss OpenAI’s leaked financials and how much money they are actually losing. Then, Nicolas Owens joins the show to unpack why he thinks SpaceX is overvalued. Finally, Ed explains why he thinks the markets have entered Crazy Town. Ed Zitron is the author of the Where’s Your Ed At Newsletter, and the Better Offline Podcast. Nicolas Owens is an equity analyst for Morningstar.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Karim Sadjadpour to discuss the new agreement between the U.S. and Iran and whether or not this war is permanently resolved. Then, Reed Albergotti joins the show to unpack why the White House put export restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos models. Finally, Ed explains why he is cautiously optimistic for a real end to the war with Iran. Karim Sadjadpour is a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Reed Albergotti is a Tech Editor at Semafor.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson dive into SpaceX’s highly anticipated IPO, exploring the company’s first hours on the public market, the role scarcity played in driving demand, and where the stock could be headed over the next six months. They then discuss the latest inflation data and whether renewed price pressures are likely to stick around. Finally, they examine FIFA’s World Cup ticket pricing strategy and the potential impact of rising costs on fans and the atmosphere inside the stadium. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices