Bankless LIMITLESS: U.S. vs China's Race to Superintelligence | Jeremie & Edouard Harris
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Jun 18, 2025 
Jeremie and Edouard Harris, co-founders of Gladstone AI and national security advisors, dive deep into the intense U.S.-China race for AI dominance. They discuss the stakes of this global rivalry, emphasizing the hidden battleground of energy and the vulnerabilities of supply chains. The Harris brothers highlight the implications of transitioning from a hardware-focused strategy to one centered on software, and the importance of securing semiconductor manufacturing in the face of escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Multi-Dimensional AI Race
- The AI race involves multiple dimensions including talent, hardware, and energy.
- The U.S. may lead in AGI development but China can quickly steal advancements.
AI as a Dual Threat
- AI is not just an economic race but also an arms race due to weaponizable capabilities.
- Models already risk enabling biological weapons and destructive cyber attacks.
AI and Cyber Vulnerabilities
- AI systems can autonomously discover cyber attack vulnerabilities like zero days.
- The attack surface for critical infrastructure is huge and especially vulnerable to AI-powered threats.
