'Smart Puppies Are Smarter Than AI': Mark Cuban's Surprising Take On The Future Of Artificial Intelligence

Mark Cuban recently offered an intriguing take on artificial intelligence that mixes old-school wisdom with modern technology.

In a BlueSky post, the 66‐year‐old billionaire noted, "If I were 12 today, I'd read books and learn how to use AI in every way, shape, and form you can." He believes AI is more than a passing trend—it's like a "living library" available on any smartphone that can empower anyone willing to learn.

Cuban's dedication to reading has always been part of his formula for success. Back in 2018, during an interview with CNBC Make It, he mentioned, "I read everything I can. I don't care what the source is," and revealed that he spends four to five hours a day consuming information. 

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This habit, which he shares with figures like Bill Gates and Richard Branson, underlines his conviction that a constant thirst for knowledge is crucial in a world where technology evolves every day.

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A recent LinkedIn's 2025 Work Change Report estimates that up to 70% of the skills in most jobs could change by 2030. Meanwhile, a study: Teen and Young Adult Perspectives on Generative AI by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Common Sense Media, and Hopelab found that only 11% of Americans aged 14 to 22 use generative AI tools on a weekly basis. 

In addition, according to the International Monetary Fund, AI could reshape around 40% of jobs globally, signaling major changes for workers everywhere. Cuban's investments in AI startups emphasize the importance he places on being AI-literate.

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In a Wired interview, Cuban used a vivid analogy to express his skepticism about today's AI capabilities: "A dog can sense issues," he said. "Nothing about a self-driving car understands what’s adversarial or not. If it hasn’t seen it, it has no idea. Whereas a dog is going to understand. I think smart puppies are smarter than AI is today or in the near future."

This analogy suggests that while current AI systems can process huge amounts of data, they still lack the intuitive grasp that even a trained animal can provide in unpredictable situations.

On the other side of the debate, experts have a more positive outlook on AI's role in the future of work. According to the IMF, AI could affect up to 60% of jobs in advanced economies, with its applications likely to complement human work rather than completely replace it. 

An ArXiv study titled "Complement or Substitute? How AI Increases the Demand for Human Skills" found that AI's complementary effects are up to 1.7x larger than substitution effects, meaning AI tools could boost productivity and create new skill demands.

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