AI Lobbying, ChatGPT in Schools & The Growing Backlash | 15th May, 2026 | KN FlashCast

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AI is no longer just a technology story — it’s becoming a governance, education, and public trust story. In today’s FlashCast, John and Sanjay break down: - Why Silicon Valley is aggressively lobbying Washington over AI regulation - How ChatGPT is transforming academic grading and exposing weaknesses in education systems - Why a tiny town’s AI-generated logo sparked a surprisingly emotional backlash - The conversation explores what these stories reveal about AI leadership, institutional trust, and the growing political battle over who shapes the future of AI. Chapters: Sources: New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/technology/ai-lobbying-washington-openai-anthropic.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Wall Street Journal: https://apple.news/ABGkaUBnMR0WHr5ph4XpagA Fast Company: https://www.fastcompany.com/91539895/newburgh-maine-ai-logo-blowback #AI #ChatGPT #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #AIRegulation #OpenAI #Anthropic #Education #TechPolicy #Leadership #Innovation #PublicTrust