While the US focuses on putting the brakes on 'woke AI' (whatever that is) the rest of the world's nations confront thorny questions about how to regulate a technology that's both moving very quickly and lacks any clear definitions. Could regulators strangle AI in the process of regulating it? Or will innovators it outpace all efforts to contain it?  At the intersection of commerce and geopolitics, we speak with researcher Kate Carruthers, who puts these questions into a global context.

Anthropic vs USA

The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce is produced by Ampel and Myrtle and Pine  

Listen on Spotify, Apple 

Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter here.

https://nextbillionseconds.com 

While the US focuses on putting the brakes on 'woke AI' (whatever that is) the rest of the world's nations confront thorny questions about how to regulate a technology that's both moving very quickly and lacks any clear definitions. Could regulators strangle AI in the process of regulating it? Or will innovators it outpace all efforts to contain it?&nbsp; At the intersection of commerce and geopolitics, we speak with researcher Kate Carruthers, who puts these questions into a global context.
<a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/09/17/2025/anthropic-irks-white-house-with-limits-on-models-uswhite-house-with-limits-on-models-use">Anthropic vs USA</a>
The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce is produced by <a href="https://ampel.com.au">Ampel </a>and&nbsp;<a href="myrtleandpine.com">Myrtle and Pine&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0dzD2anjrK6WODHr0fzOM0?si=a6dec8f7c4854c43">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-pesce-the-next-billion-seconds/id1286587583">Apple</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaufp3IVqlNlBJtmp-SJbII-VHgZw9FBb4QFMTUrRsEzaXsw/viewform">Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter</a> here.
<a href="https://nextbillionseconds.com">https://nextbillionseconds.com&nbsp;</a>

Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter here

Hosted by award-winning podcast creator, journalist & futurist Mark Pesce, The Next Billion Seconds is everything you need to know about the future — so you can make the best decisions today. The rate of change we are experiencing is the fastest humanity has ever seen. Stay informed as Mark simplifies the complex technological and societal changes we face. How we will work, connect, use money, drive, eat is all changing at a rapid pace. For more information on The Next Billion seconds with Mark Pesce, please check out https://nextbillionseconds.com 

For more information about this podcast and The Next Billion Seconds, please visit https://nextbillionseconds.com. The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce is produced by Ampel - https://ampel.com.au. 

<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaufp3IVqlNlBJtmp-SJbII-VHgZw9FBb4QFMTUrRsEzaXsw/viewform">Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter</a> here
Hosted by award-winning podcast creator, journalist &amp; futurist Mark Pesce, The Next Billion Seconds is everything you need to know about the future — so you can make the best decisions today. The rate of change we are experiencing is the fastest humanity has ever seen. Stay informed as Mark simplifies the complex technological and societal changes we face. How we will work, connect, use money, drive, eat is all changing at a rapid pace. For more information on The Next Billion seconds with Mark Pesce, please check out <a href="https://nextbillionseconds.com">https://nextbillionseconds.com </a><a href="https://ampel.com.au"></a>
For more information about this podcast and The Next Billion Seconds, please visit<a href="https://nextbillionseconds.com"> https://nextbillionseconds.com.</a> The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce is produced by Ampel -<a href="https://ampel.com.au"> https://ampel.com.au</a>.

The future of tech:  the next billion seconds are the most important in human history as technology transforms the way we live and work.  The rate of change we will experience will be the fastest humanity has ever seen....

The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce

Hosted by award winning podcast creator, journalist & futurist Mark Pesce, The Next Billion Seconds is everything you need to know about the future — so you can make the best decisions today. The rate of change we are experiencing is the fastest humanity has ever seen. Stay informed as Mark simplifies the complex technological and societal changes we face. How we will work, connect, use money, drive, eat is all changing at a rapid pace. For more information on The Next Billion seconds with Mark Pesce, visit https://nextbillionseconds.com

The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce is produced by Ampel -https://ampel.com.au. Chief Audio Officer - Josh Butt

Hosted by award winning podcast creator, journalist &amp; futurist Mark Pesce, The Next Billion Seconds is everything you need to know about the future — so you can make the best decisions today. The rate of change we are experiencing is the fastest humanity has ever seen. Stay informed as Mark simplifies the complex technological and societal changes we face. How we will work, connect, use money, drive, eat is all changing at a rapid pace. For more information on The Next Billion seconds with Mark Pesce, visit <a href="https://nextbillionseconds.com">https://nextbillionseconds.com</a><a href="https://ampel.com.au"></a>
The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce is produced by Ampel -<a href="https://ampel.com.au"> </a><a href="https://ampel.com.au">https://ampel.com.au</a>. Chief Audio Officer - Josh Butt

Advertisement