AI at the Edge: Grok 4, AGI, and Who Holds the Liability

From the headlines to the Heartland, Bill Bernardoni sits down with cybersecurity expert John Bambenek, author of Lies and AI: Navigating the Future of Technology, to break down the latest in artificial intelligence. This week, Elon Musk unveiled Grok 4, claiming it brings us closer than ever to AGI — artificial general intelligence. But what exactly is AGI, and should we be celebrating it or fearing it? Bambenek explains the difference between generative AI and AGI, why liability is the missing piece in AI regulation, and how the wrong applications could change everyday life more than any science fiction scenario. From credit decisions and hiring to national security and healthcare, who’s responsible when AI gets it wrong? And should Congress — or the states — take the lead on regulating this rapidly advancing technology? A smart, grounded take on AI, regulation, and the risks of moving too fast with too little oversight.