Peter Diamandis Launches $3.5M Future Vision XPRIZE
A New “Star Trek” Future: The $3.5M Future Vision XPRIZE
In a bold move to counteract the pervasive doomsday narratives surrounding Artificial Intelligence, Peter Diamandis, founder of the XPRIZE Foundation, has just announced the Future Vision XPRIZE.
Tired of the dystopian scenarios painted by movies like Terminator and Ex Machina, Diamandis is offering $3.5 million to filmmakers who can portray AI as the hero—not the villain. The goal? To manifest a hopeful, “Star Trek”-inspired future.
Key Details
- Total Prize Purse: $3.5 Million
- Submissions Open: March 9, 2026
- Submissions Close: August 15, 2026
- Winners Announced: September 25, 2026
- Format: Each applicant must submit a three-minute trailer.
Diamandis expects to “flood” YouTube with these submissions, allowing anyone to view and comment, sparking a global conversation about the positive potential of AI and exponential technologies. This aligns perfectly with the “Abundance” mindset, pushing humanity toward a brighter, tech-enabled future.