Michael Weiss: This Is What the Next 10 Years Look Like | DSH #1726

Jan 1, 2026

Michael Weiss, co-founder of the AI4 Conference, dives deep into the fast-evolving world of AI. He discusses how self-driving cars are becoming safer than human drivers and anticipates that humans won't drive in 16 years. The conversation explores the implications of AI in education, suggesting coding may soon be obsolete while critical thinking remains essential. Michael also touches on ethical concerns regarding drone swarms and the potential for AI to create original scientific discoveries. It's a thrilling glimpse into our tech-driven future!

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ANECDOTE

Drone Swarms As An Existential Threat

Weiss describes the drone-swarm concept: many small drones with vision models could target people quickly.
He highlights the existential risk if swarms scaled to millions or billions of units.

ANECDOTE

Drones: Weapons And Lifesaving Tools

Weiss contrasts dangerous autonomous weapons with lifesaving delivery drones in remote areas.
He gives an example of drones delivering medical supplies where roads don't exist.

INSIGHT

Large World Models For Physical Navigation

Large world models aim to be foundation models for navigating physical space, not just language.
Weiss frames them as the missing piece for enabling robots to perform real-world tasks reliably.

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