AI is transforming industries faster than any technology in history — but who really controls it? In this first episode of Decoded by Mo, we go beyond the headlines to explore why the winners in the AI era will be those who control the “rails”: the data, the compute power, and the platforms.

We look back at history — from the printing press to the internet — to see the patterns of change, dive into real-world AI success stories, and break down why countries are racing to build sovereign AI for security, economic strength, cultural preservation, and control over the narrative.

From political suspensions like Grok’s on X, to the coming wave of AI agents and job shifts, this episode sets the stage for the series: no jargon, no fluff, just practical insights for anyone curious about AI or leading with it.