Mark Cuban can easily be the cornerstone of Shark Tank and has only increased its popularity after Season 3. For over a decade now, he has been a huge part of the show, thriving in profitable business deals as well as with his keen eye for a valuable product. While this has made him one of the most sought-after businessmen out there, even he has no idea the kind of impact artificial intelligence will have on the future.
This surely came as a surprise to many, as Cuban has always been the one predicting how new technology will change industries as well as opportunities. Let’s dive deeper to understand what he actually said on the entire AI debate.
Even in the age of AI, Mark Cuban pushes three skills that are super important
Mark Cuban has a billion-dollar business empire to his name, and after he stepped onto the Shark Tank stage, his popularity has only skyrocketed. Apart from his eye-catching and profitable deals, fans can also spot him adding his thoughts on real-world issues.
While he has made his stance on Elon Musk’s DOGE quite clear as per Yahoo, in an interview he also shared his thoughts on how AI will change the world. As per CNBC, he said:
I can pretend that I’m going to be able to predict where AI is going and the exact impact on the job market, but I’d be lying. I have no idea.
Though he didn’t add much to the debate, he did suggest some skills that would be quite valuable for others no matter how and when the technology evolves. So, according to Cuban, being adaptable, curious, and agile are the top three things that will help a worker in staying ahead.
Instead of fearing AI or worrying about the kind of impact it’ll have on jobs, one should just work on their new skills. He also added that companies today are looking for people who can think on their feet and apply their knowledge in a variety of ways. Even when it comes to negotiating for a job or a business deal, one should stay patient and know their end goal.
He follows this rule himself also, and in Shark Tank he often lets other investors speak first and uses their insights to shape his offers. Cuban believes that listening carefully and especially being willing to compromise can lead to better outcomes. And given the massive success he himself has had over the years, his words would definitely help a lot of individuals.
Mark Cuban thinks Kevin O’Leary’s TikTok bid won’t work
When it comes to profits and business deals, Mark Cuban is not the one to hold back his opinions. He did the same when he heard about Kevin O’Leary‘s ambitious dreams of buying TikTok’s U.S. operations.
He took to his social media and detailed his doubts by making it clear that he sees this deal as a long shot with major risks attached to it.
@kevinolearytv , this is like a bad eps of @ABCSharkTank. I know what you will do.
You will tell TT or their bankers, it’s better to take the money you were able to raise from Oracle and whoever, than to end up with nothing if you get closed down. You will ask the guy who… https://t.co/dYVe0pCCx9— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 14, 2025
While O’Leary and his business partner, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, are pushing their proposal, Cuban warns them that the deal might not be as straightforward as it looks. Mark Cuban’s skepticism isn’t just because of legal or logistical reasons; he also pointed out the flaws in O’Leary’s strategy.
In this he particularly questioned how the platform will sustain itself with its original algorithm.
According to him, rebuilding TikTok with the very feature that made it a global sensation will be a difficult task, especially with rival companies just around the corner. While Cuban has a lot of questions, only time will tell whether O’Leary is willing to listen to his business advice or not.
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