Hadas Gold

Hadas Gold, CNN AI correspondent who covers AI policy and industry, and Dean Ball, former White House science staffer and policy fellow, debate the Pentagon's pact with major AI firms. They unpack why deals with the Defense Department matter, Anthropic’s red lines on weapons and surveillance, OpenAI’s reversal, employee backlash, political influences, and broader policy stakes.

Dean Ball, a White House AI planner turned policy fellow, and Hadas Gold, CNN AI reporter, unpack the Pentagon’s pressure on AI firms and OpenAI’s controversial deal. They discuss Anthropic’s refusal over weapons and surveillance. The conversation covers supply‑chain ultimatums, political influence on procurement, and the shifting guardrails shaping AI’s future.

CNN Media Correspondent, Hadas Gold, discusses the media coverage of the 2024 election, focusing on the strategies of candidates in swing states and navigating disinformation on social media. Topics include analyzing Trump's media coverage, politicians' social media engagement, and the influence of AI-generated content on elections.