AI Has Already Killed—Will It End Us or Save Us? The Truth About the Coming Tech War | Tom Bilyeu Deepdive

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🗓️ 6 October 2025

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What's up, guys? I am bringing you an absolutely critical episode that dives right into the heart of one of the most pressing issues of our time—artificial intelligence. Today, it’s just me, and we’re doing a deep dive on the future of AI: its dangers, its promises, and what you need to do right now to thrive in this new era. From stories of autonomous vehicles already taking human life, to world-renowned experts warning that unchecked AI could end civilization, we’re covering the staggering stakes at play. I’m going to break down the real risks and gut-punch realities about AI, not just the sci-fi hype but what’s already happening in the world and what it means for us. But we’re not stopping at fear-mongering—by the end of this episode, you’re going to walk away with a four-part playbook on how to protect yourself, leverage the power of AI, and build the future you want to live in. Whether you’re worried about job loss, battling anxiety about the unknown, or excited to grab the opportunities AI is creating, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. I want you guys to level up, to see both the chaos and the opportunities AI brings—and to get equipped to win, no matter what. If you love what you hear, leave a review! It is the best way to support the show and make sure more people ready to chase their true potential get this message. I’m Tom Bilyeu, and welcome to Impact Theory. Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Download the new e-book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at http://NetSuite.com/Theory Bevel Health: 1st month FREE at https://bevel.health/impact with code IMPACT ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to https://butcherbox.com/impact to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Connectteam: 14 day free trial at https://connecteam.cc/46GxoTF 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%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/call Get 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=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	In 2018, an autonomous vehicle hit and killed Elaine Herzberg in Tempe, Arizona,
0:06.0	marking the first time a human was killed by an AI.
0:10.0	In 2020, according to a contested UN report, a Turkish-built autonomous drone was used in Libya
0:16.0	to hunt and kill retreating soldiers without any human intervention.
0:22.6	In 2021, researchers discovered AI bots were generating one-fifth of all social media comments
0:30.6	at a time where depression and suicide attempts were spiking.
0:33.6	Further research showed that AI companions can easily be prodded into generating harmful responses
0:41.4	around self-harm, violence, and sex, and teens reported developing an emotional dependence on
0:49.8	those very same chatbots that make it distressing to walk away.
0:54.4	In 1984, the movie Terminator predicted that AI would attempt to enslave or eliminate the human race.
1:02.0	In recent years, the godfather of AI, Jeffrey Hinton, quit Google, warning that AI could
1:08.8	in fact end civilization.
1:11.6	And in Time magazine, Eliza Yudkowski, one of the field's most respected thinkers said in no uncertain terms,
1:18.6	that we're all going to die if AI continues unchecked.
1:22.6	People's anxiety levels are understandably dialed to 11 when it comes to AI. The truth is, the risks
1:29.9	really are staggering. We're talking about machines that may one day possess super human
1:37.5	intelligence, and that have already taken human life and will undoubtedly do so again in the future.
1:44.4	Algorithms amplify negative content and whisper into the ears of children and experts
1:50.4	at the very top of the field are screaming as loudly as they can that this technology
1:57.0	could end all human life. If you're feeling unnerved, good you should be. But AI is not going
2:06.9	away and panicking is the only thing that is guaranteed to make things worse. The future is not
2:14.4	certain. It's probabilistic. And what we're going to cover today in four critical
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