Inference Everywhere: Power, Policy, and the Real Limits of AI

AI is shifting from training a few massive models to deploying intelligence everywhere, and that transition is reshaping how businesses think about infrastructure, energy, and competitive advantage. Ryan Mallory, CEO of Flexential, joins Greg Matusky to break down why inference is the next phase of AI disruption, what’s actually constraining progress (from power and permitting to local politics), and where ideas like nuclear energy fit into reality versus hype. The conversation explores how leaders can navigate the AI infrastructure era thoughtfully, without overbuilding, overpromising, or betting blindly on the buzz.