Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, joins the show to discuss the implications of the recent Trump–Xi meeting for AI security and global technology governance. He explains how leadership discussions between world powers influence the development, deployment, and regulation of artificial intelligence, and why ensuring secure, responsible AI is critical for national and international safety. Brendan also highlights potential risks, collaboration opportunities, and the growing importance of robust AI security frameworks to protect infrastructure, data, and technological innovation.