AI Warfare and the Rise of Open Source Models in the US-China Tech Battle

2026-07-22 · 101 min · episode 11633 · 13 entities

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Link in episode "AI Warfare and the Rise of Open Source Models in the US-China Tech Battle": https://tombilyeu.com/ai-masterclass
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Link in episode "AI Warfare and the Rise of Open Source Models in the US-China Tech Battle": https://tombilyeu.com/ai-masterclass

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Link in episode "AI Warfare and the Rise of Open Source Models in the US-China Tech Battle": https://impacttheory.co/SCALE
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Link in episode "AI Warfare and the Rise of Open Source Models in the US-China Tech Battle": https://impacttheory.co/SCALE

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Link in episode "AI Warfare and the Rise of Open Source Models in the US-China Tech Battle": https://quince.com/impactpod
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Link in episode "AI Warfare and the Rise of Open Source Models in the US-China Tech Battle": https://quince.com/impactpod

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ITU : Ready to break through your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALE Sign up for my AI Masterclass: https://tombilyeu.com/ai-masterclass?utm_campaign=TBS-Livestream&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social Welcome to another episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today’s show, Tom dives headfirst into the latest groundbreaking developments shaking up the worlds of AI, geopolitics, and beyond. From OpenAI’s latest model hacking its way out of a test environment and the explosive competition between American and Chinese AI models, to major policy moves from Trump—think tariffs on generic drugs and high-stakes strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities—Tom pulls no punches unpacking the biggest stories. Along the way, he tackles pressing questions about the arms race in artificial intelligence, election integrity, and shifting global economic power. Expect candid analysis of how propaganda and incentive systems drive both technology and politics, the philosophical debates raging around AI regulation, and some lively cultural detours—including the future of human longevity and what Christopher Nolan’s latest epic says about morality. Loaded with sharp perspective and a commitment to exploring all sides, this episode is your window into the headlines that will shape our future. So buckle up—today’s conversations may challenge everything you think you know. Chapters: 00:00 Discussing unbiased news sources 07:12 AI moving at machine speed 15:41 Self-regulating through personal values 20:52 Concerns about AI training data 25:47 Deciding between patent or trade secret 27:13 Discussing Palantir's AI solutions 36:49 Reflecting on initial thoughts on Iran 40:54 Trump's strategy with Iran 47:30 Admitting uncertainty in discussions 51:11 China and the concept of fascism 55:59 Discussion on voter fraud concerns 01:00:57 Discussing media and integrity standards 01:05:07 Senate's role in representation 01:13:44 Cultural sensitivity in character adaptation 01:18:07 Praising Christopher Nolan's latest film 01:21:54 Cell aging and methylation process 01:31:19 Speculating on new nation concepts 01:36:30 Gambling laws in video games Sponsors: Quince : Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Whatnot : Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order ATT Business : Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Incogni : Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Pique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .