Today’s episode focuses on two consequential policy decisions shaping the future of artificial intelligence and creative platforms. Alex and Morgan explore how governments and companies are drawing new boundaries around where AI is allowed to operate — and where it is not.

The conversation opens with a major shift in U.S. trade policy, as the Trump administration authorized the export of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China. The approval comes with strict conditions, including limits on shipment volumes and a prohibition on military use. Supporters argue the move helps preserve American market leadership by keeping U.S. technology embedded in global supply chains. Critics, however, warn that allowing advanced AI hardware exports could erode national security by accelerating China’s technological progress. The hosts examine the s ...