AI Leadership Shifts, Global Rivalries, and Rising Regulatory Pressure

Описание: Today’s episode examines the shifting power dynamics shaping the technology sector in early 2026. Alex and Morgan focus on leadership changes at major AI organizations, growing philosophical divides over how artificial intelligence should be built, and the mounting geopolitical and regulatory pressures influencing global tech strategy.
Leadership Changes and AI’s Strategic Divide
Yann LeCun departs amid leadership changes at MetaGrowing tension between research-first AI and product-led executionOperational leadership increasingly shaping AI strategySilicon Valley vs. China
U.S. leads in software, platforms, and AI modelsChina excels in manufacturing and industrial scaleCompetition increasingly spans full technology supply chainsEspionage and Executive Risk
Foreign actors targeting tech leaders via social engineeringHighlights persistent human vulnerabilities in security systemsRaises national security and corporate risk concernsUK Tightens Crypto Oversight
Automatic disclosure of crypto transactions mandatedPart of broader push for transparency and complianceSignals direction of future global regulationRecap and Close
Leadership shifts, strategic realignments, and growing regulatory pressure all point to a technology sector entering a more constrained and contested phase. As innovation collides with geopolitics and policy, the rules of the game continue to change. Thanks for joining us — we’ll see you tomorrow as we continue Connecting the Dots.
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