A U.S. Mayor Was Spying for China — And She Admitted It

Eric Schmidt Gets BOOED by 9,000 Students for Pushing AI, And Here's Why

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed repeatedly by nearly 9,000 graduating students at the University of Arizona after telling them to ""accept AI"" and ""find a way to say yes."" In Episode 49 of Silicon Valley Front Row, hosts Steve Ispas and David Lam break down the viral moment clip by clip — and ask the question nobody in Silicon Valley wants to answer: are tech executives lying to the next generation about AI and jobs? Steve and David also dive into Artisan AI's controversial ""Stop Hiring Humans"" ad campaign, the growing debate over AI use in college assignments, and whether anyone can actually tell the difference between human and AI-written content anymore. The Class of 2026 is entering one of the toughest job markets in recent memory — and they're not buying what the billionaires are selling. Are they right to be skeptical? Do you think the students' reaction was warranted? Can tech CEOs be trusted when they say AI won't take jobs? Drop your thoughts below! Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of Silicon Valley Front Row. #EricSchmidt #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GoogleCEO #AIJobs #ClassOf2026 #SiliconValleyFrontRow #TechNews #ArtisanAI #AIDebate

Elon Musk LOSES But WINS? The OpenAI Trial Nobody Saw Coming

The jury ruled against Elon Musk on a statute of limitations technicality — but did he actually lose? In Episode 48 of Silicon Valley Front Row, hosts Steve Ispas and David Lam break down the Musk vs. Altman trial, the explosive testimony calling Sam Altman a liar, and why some believe Elon filed the lawsuit just to expose OpenAI's inner workings. Plus — SpaceX is reportedly heading toward a $2 trillion IPO, which would make it the 6th largest company in the world by valuation. Steve and David unpack what that means for investors, the NASDAQ, and Silicon Valley at large. We want to hear from you: Do you think the statute of limitations was applied correctly? And should this case have even gone to trial? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of Silicon Valley Front Row. #ElonMusk #OpenAI #SamAltman #SpaceXIPO #SiliconValleyFrontRow #TechNews #AINews #MuskVsAltman #SpaceX #TechTalk

A U.S. Mayor Was Spying for China — And She Admitted It

In this episode of Silicon Valley Front Row, we discuss the growing concerns over alleged Chinese Communist Party influence operations in the United States, following the case involving a former California mayor accused of acting as an illegal foreign agent for China. The conversation explores the allegations against the former Arcadia official, FBI statements surrounding the investigation, and the broader concerns about espionage, propaganda, and foreign influence in American politics and institutions. We also examine several other high-profile cases involving alleged spying, military secrets, overseas police stations, and intelligence gathering tied to the Chinese Communist Party.

Elon Musk vs OpenAI: The Trial That Could Change AI Forever

The battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI is now playing out in federal court—and the outcome could impact the future of artificial intelligence. In this episode of Silicon Valley Front Row, we break down the high-profile lawsuit involving Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Microsoft, and OpenAI. The discussion explores Musk’s claim that OpenAI abandoned its original nonprofit mission and shifted toward profit and corporate control. From courtroom strategy and witness testimony to questions about AI safety, open source technology, and billion-dollar investments, this case raises major concerns about who should control the future of AI. Should AI development remain open and transparent? Did OpenAI break its original promise? And could artificial intelligence eventually become dangerous to humanity? We also discuss key moments from the trial, including testimony about ownership stakes, Elon Musk’s concerns about AI safety, and the broader implications for ChatGPT and the tech industry. Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts below. #SiliconValleyFrontRow #ElonMusk #OpenAI #SamAltman #ArtificialIntelligence #ChatGPT #AI #TechNews #Microsoft #AGI

Before Silicon Valley Was Silicon Valley: The 170-Year-Old Store Tour

Step aside, startups — Silicon Valley has a wilder origin story than you think! In this episode, Steve takes a fun detour from the world of tech to explore the historic Woodside Store, founded in 1854 — just minutes from modern Silicon Valley. This was one of the first stores between San Francisco and San Jose, and it was basically the Amazon of its day: Dr. Tripp advertised that he could sell you anything. We tried our hand at splitting wood shingles with a fro and mallet, cranked a 100-year-old washing machine, checked out antique penny banks, listened to live bluegrass music, and got the scoop on a blacksmith shop full of tools donated by the famous Lane family of Sunset Magazine. It's hands-on, it's historic, and it's honestly a blast. Come see how Bay Area folks lived 170 years ago!