Who gets to regulate AI?

Who gets to regulate AI?

Author: BBC World Service June 3, 2026 Duration: 27:01

President Trump signed an executive order to vet AI models before they are released. The hope is to prevent AI-enabled cyberattacks, but what will it mean for the investment boom?

Also, Spain has the second highest unemployment rate in Europe despite also being one of the fastest-growing economies. We find out why.

The UN has warned that this year's El Nino will be the worst in decades. This is expected to impact agriculture and food supply chains. We hear from a restaurant in the Philippines that relies on locally farmed produce on the preemptive measures they'll be taking ahead of any disruption to food supply chains.

And, NBA star Steph Curry ended his multi-billion dollar deal with Under Armour and signed a new one with Chinese sports brand Li-Ning. Will this new sponsorship be just as lucrative?


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