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Don’t shoot the messenger: Episode 11

AI Labs Offering 5% stake to Trump. Is this a free market?

John Babatola

John Babatola

CTO July 13, 2026

Show Notes

In this episode, John and Ryan dive into the intersection of technology and national security, exploring the implications of frontier AI labs offering a 5% stake to the US Government. They also examine the potential impact of Trump accounts on future wealth generation for children and address concerns regarding corporate data collection and surveillance. Finally, the co-founders debate the complexities of the free market when dealing with such transformative and powerful AI technologies.

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