Amazon founder Jeff Bezos outlined his vision for the future of America during an interview with Fox News on October 7, 2026. He emphasized the importance of the U.S. winning the race to the moon against China, stating that an American landing is possible by 2028. Bezos highlighted the need for NASA and Blue Origin to focus on regular cargo deliveries to support a lunar base. He described the moon as a valuable resource for future missions, noting its potential for manufacturing solar cells and producing rocket propellant from lunar oxygen.
Bezos also discussed Blue Origin's plans to return its New Glenn rocket to flight in December after a previous explosion during an engine test. He mentioned the company's goal to increase launch frequency from 12 to 50 annually by building additional launch pads, with an ultimate ambition to achieve daily flights.
In terms of artificial intelligence, Bezos predicted that productivity gains could allow families to support themselves with shorter workweeks. He suggested that this could lead to a labor shortage as people choose to work less. He acknowledged public concerns about AI's impact on jobs but expressed disagreement with those predicting negative outcomes.
Bezos, who has invested $28 billion in Blue Origin, indicated that the company recently raised $10 billion from outside investors and mentioned the possibility of an initial public offering in the coming years. He advocated for light government oversight of emerging technologies, focusing on harmful uses rather than restricting the technology itself.
On the topic of data centers, Bezos discussed Blue Origin's Project Sunrise, which aims to launch over 50,000 satellites to serve as orbital data centers. He addressed criticisms of billionaires, stating that successful entrepreneurs contribute positively to society by creating jobs. Bezos acknowledged affordability issues, particularly in housing, and urged voters to scrutinize politicians who assign blame without offering solutions.