This week on Software Sundays, KD breaks down the real power shifts happening in tech right now — from AI companies navigating government pressure, to leaked source code exposing how fast innovation is moving, to OpenAI stepping into media.

We’re not just talking about technology… we’re talking about control, influence, and what it means for builders.

We are entering a phase where technology, government, and media are converging — and builders need to understand not just how to build… but what they are building into.

If you're an engineer, founder, or someone trying to understand where tech is headed — this episode gives you the context you need to move strategically.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Welcome Back + What Software Sundays Is About
03:30 – Announcements
07:20 – Anthropic vs Pentagon: What Happened
12:15 – Why Engineers Lost Leverage
14:30 – Layoffs, AI, and Labor Pressure
16:50 – AI as National Infrastructure
18:40 – Ethics vs Reality in Tech Today
20:25 – Anthropic Code Leak Breakdown
22:50 – Why You Can’t “Take Code Back”
26:15 – New Features Revealed (AI Memory Systems)
30:25 – OpenAI Buys TBPN (Media Play)
32:00 – Narrative Control in Tech
35:50 – Media + Power + AI Convergence
38:20 – What Builders Should Pay Attention To
40:35 – Q&A: How Engineers Move Faster
48:20 – What Is an Algorithm? (Simple Explanation)
52:00 – Real-World Algorithms (Social, Economic)
01:00:10 – CTO vs CIO Explained
01:06:40 – Should You Get CISSP?
01:16:30 – Breaking Production: What To Do
01:24:10 – Real Story: Breaking Production
01:28:00 – Mindset Reset: Don’t Give Away Your Power
01:33:10 – Closing Thoughts + Outro

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DISCLAIMER: This is not professional advice. The views expressed are my own or those quoted. Consult your own legal, business, or tax advisors before making decisions based on this episode.

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