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Tech & Tomorrow

The Rules of the Machine

October 6, 2026 · 30 min

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AI regulations gain momentum worldwide — who writes the rules for the machines, and what happens when the rules collide. Plus: what the AI buildout actually runs on.

In this episode

  • AI regulations gain momentum worldwide — who writes the rules, and what happens when they collide.
  • The three models of AI oversight: Brussels, Washington, and Beijing — and where they contradict each other.
  • What the tech desk is watching next: open-weight models and the licensing question nobody solved.

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