

#15: Bill Drexel on AI, China, and National Security
Feb 7, 2025
Bill Drexel, a Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, dives into the alarming intersection of AI and national security in the context of U.S.-China relations. He discusses China's aggressive surveillance tactics, particularly in Xinjiang, and the ominous potential for AI to enhance biological weapons. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape of AI development, the implications of autonomous systems, and the need for the U.S. to navigate these challenges while upholding its core values.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Surveillance in Xinjiang: A Technological Oppression
02:00 • 5min
Surveillance and Control in China: The AI Paradox
06:59 • 32min
AI and National Security: Biological Threats
39:16 • 9min
Navigating AI Policy in Transition
47:46 • 9min
The Impact of Autonomous AI on National Security
56:21 • 4min
Navigating AI Competition: The U.S. vs. China
01:00:45 • 2min