The Smerconish Podcast · Episode 1973 · July 31, 2026 · 31 min

Inside the Fight Over AI Regulation, China, and America's Future

Mark Zuckerberg argues that superintelligence should be widely available, while former White House cyber czar Richard Clarke warns AI may need safeguards more like a dangerous pathogen than a consumer product. Michael explores the growing debate over AI regulation, China's role in the global AI race, data centers, guardrails, and whether America is moving too fast—or not fast enough.