David Lawrence, Policy Director at the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, dives into the intricate relationship between AI and antitrust law. He discusses how AI's potential for collusion raises new challenges for competition policy. The conversation highlights the transformative effects of competition on innovation, emphasizing dangers of monopolies. Lawrence also explores the benefits of open-source AI models and reflects on historical technological revolutions to understand current regulatory hurdles. His insights illuminate the urgent need for adaptive legal frameworks in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.