The singularity – a point where technological change moves faster than our ability to predict it – is already here, according to futurist Peter Diamandis, Founder and Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation.

In this episode of Two in a Pod, DBS CEO Tan Su Shan speaks with Peter Diamandis about what it means to operate in this environment, as artificial intelligence, large language models and automation reshape how decisions are made across industries.

They discuss why there is no “on‑off switch” for AI development, the rise of generative and agentic AI systems, and how increasing access to intelligence is changing productivity, work and organisational structures. The conversation also touches on trust and governance, particularly as technology advances faster than regulation in sectors such as banking and finance.

The discussion extends to space exploration, and how advances in robotics, automation and intelligence are making activity beyond Earth more practical –reshaping ideas of scarcity, growth and possibility.