In this episode, we unpack one of the boldest tech maneuvers of the year: Elon Musk’s xAI acquiring X. What does this mean for the future of freedom of speech, the fate of 600 million users’ data, and the growing centralization of AI power?

We explore the implications for geopolitics, user privacy, national security, and the increasingly blurred lines between business strategy and ideological warfare. As governments invoke national emergencies and companies tighten their grip on influence, we ask: Who really controls the tech we rely on?

🎧 Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to the Tech Landscape01:33 – Topics on our minds this week04:10 – Laying the groundwork on X and xAI06:54 – The Dynamics of Advertising and Free Speech09:15 – The Musk–Altman Feud and Its Implications11:49 – User Rights and Data Privacy Concerns14:11 – The Future of AI and Disinformation18:44 – Elon Musk and the Data Dilemma23:13 – The Role of X in the AI Landscape26:30 – Freedom of Speech and Censorship on X29:52 – The Future of AI and xAI33:03 – The Potential Outcomes for X and Its Users37:32 – The Ethical Landscape of Technology37:57 – Engagement and Reflection

🔗 References:

• White House Fact Sheet – National Emergency Declaration

• The UnCommunist Manifesto – Book Reference

👥 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

• Aparna Bhushan

• Harinda Katugaha