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Podcast episode · July 29, 2026

AI Workers Call for Global Governance; Meta and BlackRock's $14B AI Data Center

AI workers from OpenAI and Google are calling for international governance to manage AI development, citing concerns over uncontrollable models. This initiative aims to ensure responsible progress in frontier AI technology. Meanwhile, Meta and BlackRock are investing $14 billion in a new AI data center in El Paso, expected to create thousands of jobs and enhance Meta's AI infrastructure. Additionally, a UK MP is suing xAI over non-consensual sexualized images, highlighting the need for AI accountability. This episode covers these stories and more, including developments involving Nvidia and OpenAI.

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