Joe Allen, an AI expert, dives into the dark underbelly of the tech industry, discussing overvaluation and monopolistic practices in Silicon Valley. Mark Beckman, a tech professor, joins him to analyze the geopolitical race in AI, especially regarding China’s DeepSeek and its implications for data privacy. They also tackle how AI impacts individual freedoms and spirituality, warning against a techno-feudal future. The conversation challenges listeners to think critically about the influence of technology on society and the urgent need to protect personal sovereignty.
