Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review — Trump's new AI executive orders, Google seeks licensing deals with news publishers, and NASA employees dissent against budget cuts
Jul 25, 2025
Join Jewel Burks Solomon, managing partner at Collab Capital, as she dives into riveting tech discussions. This week, she unpacks President Trump's controversial AI executive orders, scrutinizing the implications for regulation and bias. Jewel also explores Google’s strategic licensing discussions with news organizations amidst industry challenges, and the growing dissent among NASA employees over severe budget cuts that threaten job security and important missions. Don’t miss her insights on the intersection of tech, economy, and media!
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Fast AI Growth vs. Safety
- The Trump administration signed executive orders aiming to accelerate AI innovation by removing regulations.
- This rapid pace raises concerns about safety and bias in AI models.
AI Bias Comes From Data
- AI models reflect the biases present in their training data from the web.
- The idea that current AI systems are "woke" is misleading; bias comes from data quality.
Winning AI Race Risks Safety
- Removing regulations will likely speed U.S. progress in AI development.
- However, this may risk community impact and safety, including environmental concerns related to data centers.