OpenAI's $20,000 AI Agent, Nauru Sells Citizenship for Relocation, and Eric Schmidt Opposes AGI Manhattan Project

This Discover Daily podcast episode covers three significant tech and geopolitical developments. First, it reports on OpenAI's new AI agent subscription plans, ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 per month, projected to contribute 20-25% of the company's future revenue. Second, it discusses Nauru's controversial "golden passport" scheme, offering citizenship for $105,000 to fund climate change mitigation efforts, raising ethical concerns. Finally, it details former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's opposition to a US government-led AGI Manhattan project, advocating instead for a defensive strategy emphasizing international cooperation and AI safety, proposing a concept called "Mutual Assured AI Malfunction." The episode concludes with a promotion of the podcast's new deep research feature.