Empire · October 23, 2026 · 1h 6m

Cybersecurity Panic, Nationalizing AI, The Model Squeeze & Can't Own Anything

Hosts Jason Yanowitz and Santiago Roel are joined by Haseeb Qureshi and Zaki Manian to discuss the cybersecurity implications of AI, the debate over nationalizing AI labs, the state of AI valuations, and consolidation in crypto custody, including the rumored Visa-Fireblocks deal. The group also explores broader market sentiment and why it feels like nothing is investable.

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Crypto Foreshadowed AI's Cybersecurity Exploit Wave01:21

The recent wave of PHP exploits mirrors attack patterns that the crypto industry has been battling for years, particularly phishing and social engineering.

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Should AI Labs Be Nationalized?21:45

The episode debates whether government control of leading AI labs is necessary to manage catastrophic risk and ensure public safety.

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