ChinaTalk America's R&D Reckoning
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May 6, 2025 
Divyansh Kaushik, an AI PhD from Carnegie Mellon, and Alex Rubin, a former CIA expert on China and emerging tech, delve into America's research and development landscape amid fierce competition from China. They discuss the historical roots of U.S. R&D, highlighting the impact of budget cuts on key agencies. With insights from a leaked Chinese military exercise, they reveal China's strategic ambitions and its attempts to replicate U.S. innovations. The duo emphasizes the necessity for robust funding in universities to attract international talent and sustain long-term innovation.
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US Basic Research Model Roots
- The US basic research model relies on universities funded by the federal government for curiosity-driven research.
- This approach yields long-term innovations that industry then applies commercially.
Government Bridges Research to Market
- The U.S. government plays a crucial role in bridging early-stage research to market application.
- Examples include military procurement supporting semiconductor industry development.
Universities Build Talent Pipeline
- Universities are not only conducting basic research but also applied and industry-funded projects.
- They play a vital role in creating a talent pipeline for industrial innovation.