In this episode, Misha chats with Amba Kak, a globally recognized technology policy expert currently working as the executive director at AI Now. They discuss the dominance of big tech companies over AI development and deployment, why it matters, and the possible implications if it continues unchecked. Amba also shares her insights on the trajectory of AI and how it's shaped and controlled by power structures, infrastructure and data. This conversation also explores the need for more public involvement in shaping technology's future, alongside the pursuit of decentralization and democratic control over AI.