Possible Reid riffs on antitrust, AI coworkers, and Chinese manufacturing
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Apr 30, 2025 Dive into the latest antitrust moves against tech giants like Google and their potential effects on competition and innovation. Discover the rise of BYD as a major player in the electric vehicle market, dubbed the 'Tesla of tomorrow.' Explore the evolution of Chinese manufacturing, now embracing AI and robotics for advanced production. Finally, ponder the costs and benefits of politeness in AI interactions, questioning whether a simple 'please' matters when collaborating with technology.
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Balancing Antitrust With Global Competition
- Antitrust can help enable competitive scale but must consider market definitions carefully.
- U.S. tech scale limits should balance against global multipolar competition including China.
Tariffs Undermine U.S. Against China
- Tariffs that target allies can hurt U.S. prosperity by pushing partners to trade with China.
- BYD's quality electric vehicles highlight the advanced manufacturing rise in China.
Shenzhen's Advanced Manufacturing Edge
- Visiting Shenzhen impressed Reid with its speed and manufacturing sophistication.
- BYD combines AI and robotics to produce high-quality cars at half the cost of competitors.