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Eric Schmidt Warned Against China’s AI Industry. Emails Show He Also Sought Connections to It
Apr 12, 2024
Eric Schmidt, transparency advocates question his ties to Chinese AI companies. The podcast delves into his conflicting statements against China's AI industry while pursuing personal connections to it. Uncovered emails disclose his financial interests in Chinese tech firms specializing in AI, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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- Eric Schmidt's concerns over China's AI industry conflict with his personal connections to Chinese AI companies, revealing potential conflicts of interest.
- US efforts to counter China's AI advancements involve increased government spending on AI and semiconductor manufacturing, highlighting the complexity of US-China AI relations.
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Eric Schmidt's Involvement in China's AI Industry
In November 2019, Eric Schmidt, the former Google CEO, warned through the US government's NSCAI about China's use of artificial intelligence (AI) for autocratic purposes. Emails later revealed Schmidt was seeking personal connections to China's AI industry. A charity overseen by Schmidt and his wife invested in a fund linked to Chinese tech firms, including AI companies. Despite warnings against China's AI advancements, Schmidt's past actions highlight potential conflicts of interest.
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