Kalanick: AI Automation Unlocks 'Super Prosperity,' New Human Work
Travis Kalanick argues AI's automation of tasks, not jobs, creates a surplus for new human industries. Don't fear job loss; find opportunities in this 'super prosperity.'
Inside Travis Kalanick’s Wild New AI Company
With John Coogan, Jordi Hays, Travis Kalanick · Sunday, July 26, 2026
In this episode, Travis Kalanick discusses the $1.7 billion raise for his 'industrial AI' company, Atoms (Pronto), and its full-stack automation strategy across industries like mining and food. He details the unique go-to-market challenges in mining, his executive hiring philosophy focusing on problem-solving, and his controversial views on AI regulation and the impact of automation on jobs, drawing on his past experiences at Uber.
Kalanick: AI Regulation Built for 'Regulatory Capture'
Travis Kalanick argues AI regulation will be hijacked by trial lawyers and insurance firms, pushing 'bad rules' that benefit them, not users. Understand the playbook.