The Interconnect
Frontier Tech and the Geopolitical Future
Apr 10, 2025
Amy Zegart is a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, while Adam Segal directs the Digital and Cyberspace Policy program at the Council on Foreign Relations. They are joined by Kat Duffy and Herb Lin, both experts in cyber and technology policies. The conversation dives into the geopolitical implications of emerging technologies, contrasting innovation strategies between the U.S. and China. They also discuss the crucial role of government funding in innovation and the global talent competition impacting the future of technology.
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- The convergence of emerging technologies highlights their interdependent nature, making predictions about future advancements increasingly complex yet crucial for innovation.
- Democracies face unique challenges in fostering innovation compared to autocracies, emphasizing the need for strategic talent attraction and robust investment in education.
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Convergence of Emerging Technologies
The rapid evolution of emerging technologies is characterized by a notable convergence across various fields, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and commercial satellites. This convergence leads to unprecedented speed and scale of change, making it challenging even for experts to predict the trajectory of technological advancements. As these fields intersect, breakthroughs in one area can accelerate developments in others, emphasizing their interdependent nature. This interconnectedness underlines the importance of a comprehensive understanding of how different technologies influence each other in shaping future innovations.
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