Subvolts take AI needs a visionary leader; this episode explores who that might be and who is winning the AI race. Jan 12, 2026 - Business
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This episode features a respected tech commentator discussing the strategic direction and competitive landscape of the AI industry.
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M.G. Siegler joins Alex Kantrowitz on the Big Technology Podcast to discuss AI's leadership needs, comparing it to Steve Jobs. They analyze which Big Tech companies are succeeding in the AI race and identify standout products. The episode also features Siegler's bold predictions for the year ahead, offering insights into AI's current state and future direction.
This episode asks if AI needs a single, visionary leader like Steve Jobs. It also looks at which big tech companies are truly succeeding with AI right now and what their future might hold.
This episode is for anyone tracking the AI industry's strategic direction and competitive landscape. It explores whether AI requires a visionary leader like Steve Jobs and assesses the actual progress of major tech players. Listeners will gain perspective on who is winning in AI and what might be missing from current offerings. It connects to frontier labs by examining their competitive positioning and the potential for disruptive leadership within these companies.
- HostAlex Kantrowitz
- GuestM.G. SieglerSpyglass
- Guest: M.G. Siegler of Spyglass
- Show: Big Technology Podcast
- Length: 55 minutes
- Topics: AI leadership, Big Tech AI race, 2026 predictions
M.G. Siegler of Spyglass is back for our monthly tech news discussion. Today we discuss whether AI needs a Steve Jobs, whether the technology lends itself to that type of leader, and who it might be of the current crop. We also discuss which Big Tech companies are actually winning in the AI race and why so few have a standout AI product. Then we look at the year ahead and get some of Siegler's boldest predictions. Tune in for a fun, deep discussion on the current state of AI and what's missing.
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Questions people ask
- Who is M.G. Siegler?
- M.G. Siegler is a guest from Spyglass who joins Alex Kantrowitz for a monthly tech news discussion.
- What topics will be covered?
- The episode discusses whether AI needs a Steve Jobs-like leader, which big tech companies are winning in AI, and predictions for the year ahead.
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