Dan Nathan and Deirdre Bosa, host of CNBC's Tech Check, delve into the AI craze in both public and private markets, analyzing Google's potential $23 billion acquisition of Israeli AI firm Wiz. They discuss the AI industry's rapid growth, the cautious market outlook from influential players like Goldman Sachs and Sequoia Capital, and expectations for Q2 tech earnings. The conversation also touches on the regulatory landscape and its impact on significant deals and the new race for tech companies to develop small language models. Chef and restaurateur Ryan Hardy of Delicious Hospitality Group joins after the break. Ryan delves into his culinary origin story, starting from his Kentucky roots and his professional growth in San Francisco during the 90s, to his eventual success in New York City with notable establishments like Charlie Bird and Pasquale Jones. Hardy shares his experience in curating airline menus for JetBlue, his business philosophy, and the challenges and opportunities of managing hospitality in an evolving technological landscape. The conversation also touches on Hardy's venture into hotel management, the impact of inflation, and the importance of mentorship in the hospitality industry. — View our show notes here Learn more about Current: current.com Listen to 'Strategic Alternatives': https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/ma-inflection-points Email us at [email protected] with any feedback, suggestions, or questions for us to answer on the pod and follow us @OkayComputerPod. We’re on social: Follow @dee_bosa on Twitter Follow @GuyAdami on Twitter Follow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMedia Subscribe to our YouTube page