Nvidia enters a new era following Jensen Huang’s reported departure. With Colette Kress stepping into leadership, the AI chipmaker faces questions about corporate governance, export compliance and oversight of its global distribution network.
The Jensen Huang inquiry and scrutiny of Nvidia customer Megaspeed raise a practical question for Washington. How much can U.S. regulators verify about where advanced AI chips are installed and who rents the computing power they provide?
SpaceX has picked Qualcomm to help build a nationwide US 5G network. Starlink plans to combine the capacity of ground towers with the reach of satellites. Can revenue from mobile subscribers, carrier partners and industrial fleets pay for the rollout?
Google’s Project Suncatcher has generated an AI response from orbit. Turning that demonstration into competitive computing capacity requires answers on cooling, radiation, connectivity and launch costs. Can the economics support the ambition?
A $25 billion judgment against Meta puts a price on misleading privacy promises. With 15% annual interest attached, New Mexico raises the stakes of enforcement. But will financial pressure translate into verifiable user control—and what can Europe learn?
As hyperscale cloud infrastructure becomes part of the foundation of modern government, digital sovereignty is evolving into a global strategic challenge. Meridian Exchange 2026 explores how governance, resilience and trusted digital ecosystems may shape the next era of national infrastructure.
As AI evolves from chatbots to autonomous agents, fears that software will become obsolete are giving way to a new reality: intelligent systems will depend on existing platforms more than ever, reshaping power in the tech industry and redefining how businesses operate.
