A new artificial intelligence model so powerful its creators chose not to release it. That decision alone signals a shift in how seriously the world is beginning to treat AI risk.
At the same time, Apple finds itself at a crossroads. The company that once defined consumer technology is now facing growing pressure to catch up in artificial intelligence. Its much-anticipated AI rollout has underwhelmed, raising questions about whether the next generation of leadership can reposition the brand in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Gareth Edwards is joined by technology journalist and analyst Toby Shapshak to explore both sides of this moment. From the implications of self-regulating AI companies to the growing calls for global oversight, the conversation moves beyond headlines into what these developments actually mean.
There is also a sharp local lens. As global players debate AI safety and governance, South Africa is still grappling with basic regulatory frameworks in the tech space. That gap raises a bigger question. If the future is being built now, who is prepared to shape it and who is being left behind?
This is a conversation about power, control, and the systems being built faster than they can be understood.
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