AI's boom might be racing toward a dead end as today's LLMs look more like vacuum tubes than world-changers. In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo and former Apple executive Russ Irwin break down why AI is rapidly becoming a commodity and why the real power will shift to industry-specific systems built on the private data companies already have. They explore how some companies like Apple may eventually blend multiple AIs behind the scenes, the rise of law firms building in-house AI tools, NVIDIA's offline mini-supercomputer, and the long history of fast followers overtaking first movers. If AI leaders can be swapped out as easily as models, the next giant may not be who you expect.

Jack Russo

Managing Partner

Jrusso@computerlaw.com

www.computerlaw.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso

"Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️

On this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo unpacks the high-stakes battle between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Trump. From Judge Breyer's lightning-fast injunction against federal forces in Los Angeles to the thorny question of who enforces a ruling when the White House defies it, Jack dives into the clash between state authority and federal power. Along the way, he explores the structure of the U.S. court system, the staggering resources behind major litigation, and how AI tools are reshaping legal analysis. With timelines stretching toward the Supreme Court, this case could shape presidential power (and future elections) for years to come.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-judge-blocks-trump-using-troops-fight-crime-california-2025-09-02/

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/02/politics/national-guard-california-trump-posse-comitatus-act-breyer

Jack Russo

Managing Partner

Jrusso@computerlaw.com

www.computerlaw.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso

"Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️

Can two of the world's most unpredictable leaders find common ground? Can Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reset the world's most pivotal relationship, or are the U.S. and China destined for deeper division? Host Jack Russo and futurist David Nash unpack the fragile dynamics shaping this high-stakes rivalry, from China's spiraling debt and demographic headwinds to Trump's deal-driven approach and America's shifting global stance. As they explore whether economic pragmatism can overcome political pride, one question looms large: will the next chapter bring renewed cooperation, or mark the start of a new Cold War?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/26/trump-china-trade-deal/

Will Trump TACO Taiwan?

Jack Russo

Managing Partner

Jrusso@computerlaw.com

www.computerlaw.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso

"Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️