The Fox News Rundown "Grown Men Will Weep": How AI and Collectibles Could Drive Investing's Future
Feb 17, 2026
Mitch Mitchem, CEO of HIVE and father of four advocating AI literacy and school safety after his son survived a shooting. Kevin O'Leary, investor and collector known from Shark Tank, active in AI data centers and high-value collectibles. They discuss AI in classrooms and campus security. They talk about collecting as an investment and how AI shifts market and learning priorities.
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AI Adoption Is A Cross‑Sector Tide
- Kevin O'Leary says AI adoption spans every sector even if firms license rather than build models.
- He positions AI infrastructure (data centers, land, power) as a long-term 'picks and shovels' bet.
Diversify Bets Across AI Winners
- Make multiple bets across AI providers instead of backing a single company.
- Invest in supporting infrastructure like data centers to capture durable returns from AI demand.
Practical Gold Allocation
- Hold about a 5% portfolio allocation to gold and split between bullion and coins.
- Use UBS bars for part of the position, carry small coins for emergency liquidity, and balance with ETFs.