In this thought-provoking clip, we unpack the growing alignment between Big Tech firms and national security interests, particularly after the Ukraine war and rising US-China geopolitical tensions.The conversation explores why tech giants like Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and others are moving closer to defense collaborations, how DeepMind remains an exception, and why antitrust pressures may also be influencing this shift.Key insights include:The Ukraine conflict as a turning point for Big Tech’s involvement in defense How China’s military-civil fusion strategy reshaped American tech prioritiesWhether antitrust crackdowns are pushing tech firms closer to governments Why Europe remains heavily dependent on US tech and military infrastructure, and how it complicates EU Big Tech regulation The ethical dilemmas facing engineers in companies like Google DeepMind This is a must-watch for anyone interested in geopolitics, cybersecurity, tech power, and the future of AI warfare.Topics Covered:Big Tech vs State PowerUkraine War & Tech AlignmentUS-China Great Power CompetitionEurope’s Tech DependenceAntitrust Politics & Corporate Behavior
The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri