George Hammond

George Hammond, a venture capital correspondent at the Financial Times, reveals the origins of the AI bubble and potential market corrections. Melissa Heikkilä, the AI correspondent, discusses the nuances between language models and broader AI, while Sarah O'Connor, an insightful columnist, highlights the implications for labor markets. They delve into the inherent errors of LLMs, the challenges for startups, and the mixed predictions for AI's role in 2026. Will AI transform tasks or displace jobs? The conversation raises pressing questions about the future of work in an AI-driven world.

George Hammond, an FT tech and VC reporter from San Francisco, and Malcolm Moore, FT energy editor focused on oil and the Middle East, discuss why Kharg Island matters to Iran’s oil exports. They explore why striking or seizing the island is unlikely. They also cover the Pentagon’s dispute with Anthropic and what that fight means for AI deployment and military ties.

Join George Hammond, the Financial Times' venture capital correspondent, as he dives into the complex ownership of OpenAI. He discusses the challenges of raising funds and how its structure complicates potential investor payouts. The conversation also touches on the recent threats from Trump to escalate trade tensions with China and the record-breaking quarter for Wall Street's investment banks. The impact of European lawmakers’ side gigs on their legislative integrity is also examined, revealing a tapestry of conflicts in EU policymaking.