Kristen Smith

Ian King, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in semiconductors, teams up with Kristen Smith, President of the Solana Policy Institute, to discuss cutting-edge developments in tech. They dive into Uber's exciting partnership with Nuro and Lucid to launch a robotaxi fleet, emphasizing the role of AI and self-driving tech in future transportation. The conversation also touches on cryptocurrency regulations and their potential to innovate financial systems, alongside the impact of AI demand on semiconductor investments.

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, shares insights on the company’s promising third-quarter results and future strategies. Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate, discusses the intersection of technology and policy amid the election. Rameez Shalot analyzes Amazon's strong earnings linked to its cloud business, while Kristen Smith highlights the pressing need for crypto regulation ahead of the election. Together, they explore how political dynamics are shaping the technology sector, including AI's potential impact and the evolving regulatory landscape.

Jake Chervinsky, General Counsel at Compound Labs, and Kristen Smith, Executive Director of The Blockchain Association, dive into the urgent issues surrounding privacy in cryptocurrency. They discuss crucial differences between self-hosted and custodial wallets, emphasizing user control and privacy. The conversation highlights looming regulations from FinCEN that could tighten financial surveillance, the risks posed by OTC brokers, and the implications for political dissent in authoritarian regimes. Ultimately, they analyze whether Americans should sacrifice privacy for enhanced security.