Who Governs the Algorithm? AI, Cybersecurity, and the Battle Over Your Data

AI is everywhere. But who gets to control it?

In this episode of Next Gen Biz, Natasha Navarro Gundersen breaks down the messy truth about artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the global power struggle over your data. From billion-dollar tech giants and surveillance capitalism to unregulated algorithms and rising cybercrime, this is your crash course in the politics behind the platforms we use every day.

If you’ve ever wondered who really owns your online life, this episode is for you. AI is reshaping everything, from how we work and communicate to how we’re tracked, targeted, and even manipulated. But as governments struggle to regulate the tech industry, and Big Tech continues to profit from user data, one question becomes urgent: who’s in charge of all this?

In this episode, Natasha explores:

• The rise of AI and the lack of global regulation

• Why cybersecurity threats are outpacing protections

• How companies like Meta and OpenAI are shaping digital policy behind the scenes

• The legal chaos of data ownership—and what it means for our rights

• What a fair, global governance model for AI could look like

Grounded in recent stats, academic debates, and real-world policy gaps, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the tech we live with, and the futures we’re building through it.