This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. Oz is at the Web Summit in Qatar this week, and he’s taking you with him. This episode was recorded live on stage with Wired’s global editorial director Katie Drummond. Katie and Oz talk about what it’s like to cover this moment, from DOGE and tech titans in the White House to AI’s rapid ubiquity. Katie also shares why Americans need to wake up to what is happening outside the US to discover the future of technology.

<p>This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. Oz is at the Web Summit in Qatar this week, and he&rsquo;s taking you with him. This episode was recorded live on stage with Wired&rsquo;s global editorial director Katie Drummond. Katie and Oz talk about what it&rsquo;s like to cover this moment, from DOGE and tech titans in the White House to AI&rsquo;s rapid ubiquity. Katie also shares why Americans need to wake up to what is happening outside the US to discover the future of technology.</p>

A curated podcast of the boldest ideas and sharpest insights from Web Summit Qatar. Dive into the key conversations shaping the future of tech, innovation, and business.

<p>A curated podcast of the boldest ideas and sharpest insights from Web Summit Qatar. Dive into the key conversations shaping the future of tech, innovation, and business.</p>

 Sounds of Innovation – WSQ

Tech Skepticism, AI and Why China's Innovations Matter - w/ Wired’s Katie Drummond

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