The Federal Trade Commission is seeking to stop Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In AI news, the SEC is considering AI rules for brokerages, AMD is launching a new chip to challenge Nvidia, and Paul McCartney is leveraging the technology for a new Beatles release. Plus, former Vice President turned Presidential hopeful Mike Pence discusses inflation, the U.S. deficit, and the Fed. He also weighs in on former President Trump’s indictment and the Department of Justice. 

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie