Breitbart News, in coordination with Innovation Council Action, is set to host a major policy event Tuesday, August 25, examining the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and its implications for America and the world. The event, titled āAI is Here: What to Fear, What to Embrace,ā promises a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges presented by the AI revolution.
Breitbart Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle will lead the conversation, speaking with a lineup of key figures from the Trump administration and the private sector. Among the featured speakers is Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, who has been designated by President Donald Trump as āone of the most respected leaders in the Tech business.ā
Michael, who has made AI the ānumber one technology priority at the department,ā will discuss how the military and broader government are approaching the transformative technology. His remarks are expected to touch on the strategic importance of AI in national defense and the need for the U.S. to maintain a competitive edge.
The event marks the latest in a series of policy discussions hosted by Breitbart with members of the Trump administration. Previous participants have included Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, and Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH).
Tech Leaders Join the Discussion
Alongside Michael, Boyle will speak with James Proud, founder and CEO of Substrate; Philip Buckendorf, CEO and co-founder of ASI; and Taylor Budowich, Founder of Innovation Council Action. Proud and Buckendorf bring entrepreneurial perspectives on AI’s commercial and technological frontiers, while Budowich offers insight into the policy and advocacy landscape.
The panel is expected to address a wide range of topics, from the economic potential of AI to the ethical and security concerns it raises. With AI advancing at breakneck speed, the discussion aims to separate hype from reality and identify what Americans should genuinely worry aboutāand what they should embrace.
As the event unfolds live, viewers can expect a candid exchange on how AI will reshape industries, governance, and everyday life. The collaboration between Breitbart and Innovation Council Action signals a continued focus on technology policy within the conservative movement and the broader national conversation.
This article will be updated as the event progresses and key takeaways emerge from the speakers.
Source: www.breitbart.com ā https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2026/08/25/watch-live-ai-is-here-what-to-fear-what-to-embrace/