Arthur Herman, author of 'China and Artificial Intelligence: The Cold War We're Not Fighting,' joins John and Abe to discuss the urgent need for the US to counter China's AI advancements. The podcast explores China's use of AI for total surveillance, military applications, and biotech integration for potential bioweapons. The discussion emphasizes the challenges in prioritizing ethics, highlighting the importance of ramping up AI efforts to safeguard national security and democracy.
United States must prioritize AI development to counter China's advancements and potential dominance.
China uses AI to enhance surveillance state and revolutionize industrial productivity, posing threats to privacy and economic competition.
Deep dives
The Importance of Dominating AI Technology
Dominating the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for the United States to counter China's advancements and potential dominance. AI involves pattern recognition for various data types, contributing to predictive models enhancing decision-making processes.
China's Total Surveillance State and AI
China utilizes AI to enhance its total surveillance state, specifically targeting dissent and controlling the lives of its citizens. AI drives the monitoring of all aspects of daily life, leveraging vast data sets for sophisticated surveillance, raising concerns about privacy and individual freedoms.
Military Applications and Cognitive Warfare
The Chinese military capitalizes on AI for intelligence gathering, unmanned vehicle operations, and rapid decision-making processes. AI advancements also aim to disrupt opponents' pattern recognition and introduce cognitive warfare tactics, potentially altering genetic profiles for strategic gains.
Industrial Productivity and Economic Impact
China leverages AI to revolutionize industrial productivity, enhancing economic output and export capabilities. The use of AI in manufacturing processes demonstrates China's strategic focus on economic growth and global dominance, highlighting the need for the U.S. to prioritize AI development in industrial sectors.
Arthur Herman joins John and Abe to discuss his article "China and Artificial Intelligence: The Cold War We're Not Fighting," from the July/August issue of COMMENTARY. It's time to stop worrying about the technology itself and start preparing to counter the threat it poses in the hands of our authoritarian adversaries. Give a listen.