ChinaTalk A National Vision for Competitiveness
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Jul 2, 2024 
David Lin and Abigail Kukura from the Special Competitive Studies Project explore what it takes for the US to compete in 21st-century technologies. They discuss the decline of government-backed research and the importance of public-private partnerships in driving innovation. The conversation shifts to China's industrial espionage and its implications for global authoritarianism. They propose a 'moonshot mindset' to enhance responsiveness in governance, urging for cohesive strategies that align technological advancements with national interests.
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The Urgency of Technological Competition
- America must recognize the urgency of technological competition.
- Three key shifts since the Cold War necessitate this: increasingly complex science and technology, China's unique competitive nature, and a growing divide between industry, government, and academia.
AI Expo for National Competitiveness
- Jordan Schneider attended the first AI Expo for national competitiveness in D.C.
- He found it remarkable to witness a diverse community gathered around the topic of technology and national competition.
Government Capacity for the AI Future
- Leopold Aschenbrenner's work suggests AI's rapid advancement necessitates government preparation.
- Regardless of the AI development timeline, the public sector needs to adapt.
