Anthropic and OpenAI are seeking ways to block smaller competitors through regulatory capture and are prompting Congress to intervene so that they can protect their market position.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay raise concerns about the power of these AI companies, the legal issues raised, and how current models of AI are burning capital rather than working toward IPOs. They also discuss the future of AI usage by local models and running independently on personal devices. Tune in to hear their discussion!