Decoding Decoded

The debate over AI safety took center stage at POLITICO’s Decoded Summit. Senior technology reporter Brendan Bordelon joins the podcast to unpack where top Trump AI adviser David Sacks draws the line on safety measures and how the tech industry is responding to Washington’s growing appetite for guardrails. Then a breakdown of the other stories animating Washington: Gov. Josh Shapiro sends some 2028 signals with a new slate of AI announcements, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman weighs in on a potential Kamala Harris comeback and Hasan Piker gets airtime on a major cable network. For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook