XPRIZE founder Peter Diamandis joins 'Making Money' to discuss the dangers of AI companions for teenagers following China's ban on the technology and breaks down how companies can thrive during the AI era. 00:00 - China’s ban on AI companions 01:30 - AI and the teenage mental health crisis 02:54 - The "Death of a Company" and AI agents 04:32 - Why the AI "job apocalypse" isn't happening 05:30 - XP Prize: Inspiring a hopeful future
AI's impact on American life isn't just at work . It's also at home, where it's helping with dinner and bedtime, learning our routines, overhearing arguments and never clocking out. Why it matters: The AI debate has largely focused on jobs and productivity . But a quieter shift is unfolding at home , where AI is also evolving from an on-demand assistant into an always-on presence that remembers, anticipates and increasingly acts like a member of the family. - "The barriers to entry for families — in terms of cost and technical knowledge — are next to nothing," Sarah Dooley , founder of AI-Empowered Mom and author of an upcoming book on the topic, told Axios. "With lower barriers and adoption moving at lightning speed, impact and…