Control in AI — Episode 4: When the Model Is the Market: Governance and Control in AI

What disputes over AI governance reveal about competition in layered markets

In 30 seconds: What this is really about

• AI is not just a model — it is a layered system (model → system → interface).

• Control at the model layer propagates upward and determines access, capabilities, integration, and ultimately competition across the entire stack.

• The market has shifted from open research to centralized, integrated platforms.

• This creates …