Big Technology Podcast Condoleezza Rice: U.S. Tech at Risk Amid University Cuts, China Threat
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Jul 16, 2025 
Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State and director of Stanford’s Hoover Institution, dives into the critical state of U.S. tech competitiveness against China's rapid advancements in AI and manufacturing. She highlights the key role of universities in driving innovation, which is threatened by funding cuts and rising tuition. Rice also addresses the implications of chip export controls and the importance of democracies in safeguarding frontier tech. Expect a rich discussion on bridging the gap between technology and policy in today's geopolitical landscape.
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U.S. Innovation Often Loses Edge
- The U.S. leads in innovation but often loses the commercial edge to others, like China.
- Openness in research lets others leverage U.S. discoveries to build markets and gain lead.
Democracy Safer for Frontier Tech
- The U.S.-China tech race is adversarial and rooted in security concerns.
- Democracies are safer stewards of frontier technologies, offering transparency and accountability.
Innovate Fast and Use Controls Wisely
- The U.S. must innovate quickly and avoid internal regulatory fragmentation to stay competitive.
- Export controls help but won't fully stop China's indigenous tech development.