This episode spotlights Aaron Wagner's advancements in autonomous systems, Eric Schmidt's $10 million investment in AI safety research, and the rise of China's DeepSeek in global tech. We discuss Elon Musk's Grok 3, its revolutionary potential, and how ethical AI governance came under scrutiny at LEAP 2025. From Meta's struggles with deepfakes to AI's transformation of journalism, we examine the challenges and progress shaping AI today.