In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith break down a controversial new federal AI proposal that has labor unions, consumer advocates, and the tech industry battling over the future of artificial intelligence. A bipartisan 269-page framework would freeze state level AI laws for three years while Congress develops a national approach, triggering strong backlash from workers who say their protections are being put on hold.

The hosts unpack why major AI companies stand to benefit from a single federal standard, why unions are calling the bill a giveaway to Big Tech, and what this could mean for hiring, algorithmic bias, deepfakes, and consumer protections moving forward.

The conversation also dives into one of the biggest IPOs in history as SpaceX prepares to go public at a staggering $1.75 trillion valuation. Trey and Joe explore the bull case, the risks, and whether investors should buy into Elon Musk's latest moonshot.

Plus, the show examines the surprising reality of the 2026 tech job market. Hiring is rebounding in some areas, but layoffs continue across the industry as companies cut traditional roles and expand AI focused teams. The hosts break down who is winning, who is struggling, and why AI literacy is becoming a career necessity.

This episode explores the intersection of AI regulation, tech investing, and the future of work in one of the most important weeks of 2026.

Hosted by Trey Scott (Tech Bag Trey) and Joseph Smith

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• Series H round closed May 28, 2026 led by Altimeter, Sequoia, Dragoneer & Greenoaks

• Samsung, SK Hynix & Micron joined as strategic infrastructure partners

• $15B of the total from previously committed hyperscaler investments, including $5B from Amazon

• Run-rate revenue crossed $47B earlier this month tripled in value since February

• IPO window reportedly targeting October 2026 this may be the last private raise

• Launched May 19 at Google I/O Omni Flash rolled out same day inside the Gemini app

• A unified multimodal model: text, images, audio, and video all go IN video comes OUT

• The killer new feature: conversational editing refine the clip in chat without re-prompting from scratch

• Every clip carries Google's SynthID watermark verifiable in the Gemini app and Google Search

• Ships inside Search, Gemini app, Flow, and YouTube not a standalone product

In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith break down a major shift happening inside corporate America. Nearly half of CEOs now say they plan to stop hiring junior workers as artificial intelligence takes over more entry level tasks.

The hosts explain why companies are restructuring around AI, how the traditional workforce pyramid is turning into a diamond model, and why businesses increasingly want workers who can manage AI systems from day one. From coding and customer support to administrative work and reporting, the episode explores how AI is changing what it means to start a career in tech and business.

But there is a contradiction many companies may be ignoring. While executives are cutting junior roles aggressively, many also admit AI still is not delivering the financial return they expected. Trey and Joe unpack the long term risks of eliminating entry level pipelines and why the companies quietly winning are training workers differently instead of simply replacing them.

The episode also dives into Apples reported plans for AI agents inside the App Store and why the future of mobile apps may look completely different by 2028.

This conversation is not about panic. It is about positioning. The future may belong to the people who know how to work with AI better than everyone else.

Hosted by Trey Scott and Joseph Smith

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