Microsoft President Brad Smith Talks Investing in the Gulf

Vinod Khosla, an early investor of OpenAI and the founder of Khosla Ventures, says slowing AI development could hand China a strategic advantage. He joined Bloomberg Open Interest to argue that America should accelerate AI and energy infrastructure while protecting workers displaced by automation, not their individual jobs. He also says Silicon Valley has failed to clearly communicate AI’s potential benefits in healthcare, education and economic growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Economy, Stanford Professor and Hargrove Senior Fellow and co-chair of the Program on the US, China, and the World at the Hoover Institution, talks about what to expect from the Trump-Xi summitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, talks about what to expect from pageantry to substance from the Trump-Xi summitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's relationship with the US remains strong despite looming tariff deadlines and trade tensions. She also talks about improving security in the Arctic region, the war in Ukraine and Canada's relationship with China. She speaks to David Gura on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says that the EU needs to decrease its dependency on China. In an interview with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua, the Prime Minister speaks about the rise of far right parties in Europe, and pledges his support for Pablo Hernandez de Cos as the next ECB President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft will spend $10 billion through 2030 in four Persian Gulf countries - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The software giant will build out infrastructure and strengthen cyber security. Microsoft President Brad Smith speaks to Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben & Jerry’s CEO Jochanan Senf joins Bloomberg Open Interest to reveal how a values-driven ice cream brand balances profit, activism and product quality. From a three-part mission to voter rights campaigns and fair-trade ingredients, he explains how the company grows sales while doubling down on democracy and social justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Rubenstein, Co-founder and Co-Chairman at The Carlyle Group, discusses the world of sports investing and his new book: "Inside the Owner's Box: Conversations on Power and Leadership in Sports."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congresswoman Lori Trahan, a Democrat representing Massachusetts' 3rd District discusses her work to shape how Washington regulates artificial intelligence through the AI FRONTIER Act. She speaks with hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz as heard live on Balance of Power on Bloomberg TV and Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finland President Alexander Stubb says the Ukraine war has moved into a better position for Kyiv compared with a year ago, citing stronger military, political and financial footing. Speaking with Bloomberg's Annemarie Hordern during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Stubb also comments on the future of artificial intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.