Today’s episode explores how governments, global tech players, and financial institutions are aligning around the next phase of artificial intelligence and digital markets.

The episode begins with a major development out of Washington, as the White House introduces a new national AI policy framework. The proposal calls on Congress to establish federal standards, with a particular emphasis on child safety protections and preventing a patchwork of conflicting state-level regulations. Alex and Morgan discuss how this signals a shift toward centralized governance of AI, aiming to create clearer rules for companies while addressing growing concerns around safety and accountability.

Next, the focus turns to global competition in artificial intelligence, where Xiaomi has launched its ...