ChinaTalk Rep. Ro Khanna on AI, the China Committee, and Industrial Policy
Jan 19, 2023
Ro Khanna, the Democratic representative for California's Silicon Valley, dives into pressing topics affecting the U.S. His insights on the China Committee's goals reveal a desire for constructive collaboration. Khanna shares his disappointment with ChatGPT and offers a vision for effective industrial policy that stresses revitalizing American manufacturing and STEM education. He emphasizes the government's role in navigating U.S.-China relations while advocating for democratizing AI access, aiming to ensure economic security and equitable innovation.
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Strategic Industrial Policy
- Establish an Economic Development Council like a National Security Council to coordinate industrial policy.
- Ensure coordinated responses, target industrialized areas, and support workforce development.
Bipartisan Spending
- Bipartisan support for industrial policy emerged post-COVID due to shortages of essential goods.
- The Republican party is divided on government spending, creating tension in bipartisan efforts.
China Committee Focus
- The China Committee should address economic and immigration issues alongside security risks.
- Rebalancing the trade deficit and promoting STEM education are crucial for competition with China.
