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PodcastThe Pomp PodcastOctober 13, 2026

GameStop CEO: The Machines Are Already Smarter Than Us | Ryan Cohen

Cohen says AI already beats humans at all desk work, pushing GameStop to hire for hunger, not credentials.

  • AI already superior at desk work: Cohen says the machine is "far superior" to humans at any computer-based work today, with physical robotics parity likely "less than a few years away."
  • Hiring shifts to grit over skill: Because AI erases the edge of specialized coding skill, GameStop now runs four-week trials and hires for motivation and hunger rather than technical tests.

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