Cathie Wood's 2026 Vision: 7% GDP Growth, Rising AI Demand, US vs. China, Robotaxis, and Bitcoin w/ Salim Ismail, AWG & Dave Blundin | EP #226

The podcast explores ARK Invest's 2026 Big Ideas Report, focusing on the acceleration of technological innovation and its impact on global GDP. Cathie Wood from ARK Invest discusses the potential for 7% or higher GDP growth, driven by robotics, AI, energy storage, and blockchain, while addressing skepticism from traditional financial circles. The conversation covers the convergence of technologies, such as reusable rockets and data centers in space, and the deflationary effects of AI on costs. Additionally, the podcast touches on the competition between the U.S. and China in AI development, Bitcoin's future as a digital gold, and the transformative potential of autonomous vehicles and delivery systems.