Today’s episode examines a sharp contrast shaping early 2026: intensified regulation of generative AI platforms alongside major breakthroughs in mobile computing hardware. Alex and Morgan explore how accountability and performance are advancing on parallel tracks.

The discussion opens in Europe, where the European Union has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s xAI, focusing on the chatbot Grok and its role in generating nonconsensual sexual deepfakes. Regulators are assessing potential violations of the Digital Services Act, citing concerns that the platform may have failed to prevent the spread of illegal and harmful imagery, including content involving women and children. The hosts discuss how this case reflects a broader regulatory shift from reactive moderat ...