Hi, this is Alex Kanswitz. I'm the host of big technology podcast, a longtime reporter and an on-air

contributor to CNBC. And if you're like me, you're trying to figure out how artificial intelligence

is changing the business world and our lives. So each week on big technology, I bring on key actors

from companies building AI tech and outsiders trying to influence it, asking where this is all going, they come from places like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and

plenty more.

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Since a recent strike on Qatar, Gulf states are rethinking their approach to defense.

They all worry about Israel as a destabilizing agent in the region.

Now with a direct attack on a Gulf monarchy.

I'm Carolyn Beeler.

And I'm Marco Wurman.

Today, the unexpected alliance is taking shape as a result.

Also on the show, what came out of a high-stakes meeting between leaders from the U.S. and the U.K.

And lots of people have opinions about cell phone bans in classrooms.

Now, there's research.

The effects are similar to switching a mediocre teacher with a very good one for a semester.

Plus, at time a Brazilian musician tried to make me a rock star.

He went to open the course with you on a stage with him, asking him three short questions.

That's all ahead on the world.

This is the world.

I'm Marco Werman.

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