Recorded live on the convention floor at NVIDIA’s first GTC conference in Washington, D.C., this special episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast features four of NVIDIA’s top leaders and partners sharing how AI, supercomputing, and robotics are reshaping every industry — from telecommunications and healthcare to quantum computing and robotics.

Recorded live at the first NVIDIA GTC DC, this episode features NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang in conversation with Tammy Haddad and includes highlights from his keynote on AI, quantum, and 6G innovation—and a surprising mention of his favorite AI tool.

Sir Nick Clegg joins Tammy Haddad to discuss his book, How to Save the Internet—from AI “rules of the road” and why “American leadership” is essential, to multilateralism, the U.S.–China race, and Silicon Valley’s return to politics. Clegg shares lessons from Meta, offers takes on Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman, and even admits: “I use ChatGPT a lot.”

NVIDIA’s vice president of robotics and edge AI Deepu Talla joins host Tammy Haddad to discuss the future of physical AI. From humanoid robots and the quest for a general-purpose brain to U.S.–China competition and the policy push for reshoring, Talla shares how breakthroughs in simulation, synthetic data, and energy efficiency are transforming robotics. He also reflects on human longevity — saying he plans to live to 200 — and explains how intelligent robots will support aging populations and reshape everyday life.

U.S. Army CTO Dr. Alex Miller joins host Tammy Haddad to launch the Washington AI Network’s new CTO Sessions series. Miller shares the Army’s AI strategy, from fighting drone threats with real-time detection to leveraging ChatGPT-5 at the tactical edge. He also reflects on lessons from Afghanistan, the importance of ethics in AI, and why America’s innovation advantage is key to deterring China.

General Catalyst Institute president Teresa Carlson and Dr. Jason Rathje, the former director of the Office of Strategic Capital at DoD, join host Tammy Haddad to explore how public-private collaboration, AI, and startup innovation can help rebuild America’s national security infrastructure. Plus: Founders and executives from Standard Bots, Nominal, and Cobot explain how their technologies—from robot arms to software-defined hardware—are reshaping how the U.S. builds, defends, and delivers.

AMD’s Keith Strier and Rhombus Power’s Dr. Anshu Roy join host Tammy Haddad at the 2025 SCSP AI Expo to discuss the global race for AI infrastructure and predictive intelligence. Strier breaks down how countries are competing to build massive “Stargate” data centers, while Roy shares how Rhombus uses commercial data—from satellites to sensors—to anticipate conflict and instability. A timely conversation on AI, national security, and the shifting balance of power.

Ylli Bajraktari, CEO of SCSP and former Director of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, joins Tammy Haddad to discuss the global AI race, U.S. national security, and the role of the 2025 AI Expo in Washington, DC. From military drones and talent pipelines to Trump’s Middle East trip and China’s tech ambitions, this episode explores how AI is reshaping global power.

At NVIDIA GTC 2025, the Washington AI Network Podcast dives deep into the startups redefining AI—live from the epicenter of innovation. Host Tammy Haddad walks the start up floor with Howard Wright, VP of NVIDIA’s Startup Ecosystem, and talks with the leaders from mimik, ArangoDB, and nTop to uncover how startups are transforming edge computing, graph data, and design.

Behind-the-scenes interviews from NVIDIA’s GTC 2025, from AI factories to Disney Animation’s emotionally intelligent robots. Tammy Haddad speaks with NVIDIA’s Dion Harris, Disney Research’s Moritz Baecher and Espen Knoop, and Rapidflare CEO Navanee Sundaramoorthy about the people and platforms shaping the next frontier in artificial intelligence.

Navy CTO Justin Fanelli outlines how the Pentagon is racing at “flank speed” to keep its edge in AI, while Booz Allen engineer Zane Price unveils Space Llama—a new multimodal LLM aboard the International Space Station—bringing trusted, offline intelligence to astronauts.

Kent Walker, Google and Alphabet’s president of global affairs, joins host Tammy Haddad to explain why global AI rules must be unified, how Google plans to stay ahead of China’s DeepSeek model, and what quantum computing could unlock by 2030. Walker also previews Google’s remedies in the DOJ search‑distribution suit—insisting that “splitting off parts of the company doesn’t make sense”—and outlines a pro‑innovation agenda for the new Trump administration’s AI action plan.

Join host Tammy Haddad for an exploration of how open-source AI is reshaping finance, healthcare, and music. Guests include: Andrei Papancea (CEO, NLX), Dr. Kal Clark (founder, Zauron Labs), Martha Sylla Underwood (founder, Prismm), and award–winning music producer Bosko Kante (founder, HiiiWAV). Learn how these innovators are using tools like Llama to build AI-driven solutions that deliver real-world impact. The conversations were recorded live at the SeedAI House at SXSW.

Join Tammy Haddad as she interviews Senator Mike Rounds, co-chair of the Senate AI Caucus, and Representative Zach Nunn on AI's role in healthcare, national security, and agriculture. In a striking prediction, Senator Rounds suggests AI could help cure the majority of cancers within five years. Discover how AI is revolutionizing cancer treatment, enhancing defense capabilities, and boosting agricultural output. Learn about legislative efforts to support AI innovation and ensure U.S. leadership in emerging technologies like blockchain. Recorded live at the SeedAI House at SXSW, this episode explores the future of AI and its potential to transform lives.

Recorded live at the Consumer Technology Association’s Innovation House on Capitol Hill, host Tammy Haddad speaks with Tiffany Moore, senior vice president of policy and industry affairs at the Consumer Technology Association, and the ambassadors of Luxembourg, Ireland, and New Zealand, whose countries have been named CTA “Global Innovation Champions.” Discover how smaller countries are excelling at AI adoption, why public trust and ethical frameworks matter, and what collaborative policies can unlock faster innovation worldwide.

In this new Washington AI Network Podcast, host Tammy Haddad sits down with Ben Brake, Director General for Digital and Data Policy at the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, for a deep dive into Europe’s evolving role in AI regulation. From Germany’s post-election landscape to JD Vance’s criticism of EU tech rules, Brake shares firsthand insights on energy challenges, engaging with China, and the urgent need for transatlantic cooperation to spur innovation and competitiveness.

Recorded live at the 2025 Paris AI Action Summit, host Tammy Haddad speaks with a powerhouse lineup shaping the future of AI: Eli Sugarman (SCSP) on the launch of their Robust Open Online Safety Tools (ROOST.Tools); Jim Steyer (Common Sense Media); Philippe Étienne (former French Ambassador to the U.S.); Andrew Sugrue (Avenir); Roxanne Varza (Station F); and Ina Fried (Axios). They explore Europe’s expanding AI ecosystem, open-source tools for safer social and gaming platforms, global investment trends, and the urgent need to protect kids and families. With French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi convening world leaders, this episode reveals the high-stakes policymaking and cutting-edge innovation unfolding at the historic Grand Palais.

In this special episode, host Tammy Haddad takes listeners behind-the-scenes at the Paris AI Action Summit with in-depth analysis from Axios’ Ina Fried and Milena Harito from the European Network for Women in Leadership, plus remarks and interviews featuring OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Meta’s Yann LeCun on the summit stage.

In this special Washington AI Network Podcast episode, host Tammy Haddad sits down with British Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce DCMG for an exclusive conversation at Ned’s Club Washington, DC. Pierce describes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s cordial ties with President Donald Trump, underscores the UK’s commitment to global AI leadership, and details her hopes for the incoming ambassador, Peter Mandelson. She also discusses the AUKUS security pact, the plight of women in Afghanistan, and reflects on her role as the last U.S. ambassador for Queen Elizabeth II.

Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and a former FTC commissioner, joins host Tammy Haddad to discuss how to fortify consumer protections in the face of AI. He warns that Big Tech could move toward a “Chinese-style system of surveillance” in financial services if left unchecked, on the same day Mark Zuckerberg criticizes federal scrutiny of Meta. He also addresses the CFPB's future under the incoming Trump administration.