GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution Mixed Signals and Emerging Technology with Amy Zegart
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Mar 27, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Amy Zegart, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and cochair of Stanford's Emerging Technology Review, dives into America’s strategy for mastering emerging technologies like AI, biotechnology, and space. She critiques the Trump administration's communication methods during critical military operations. The conversation also highlights the need for effective policy collaboration between researchers and lawmakers to navigate the complexities of technological competition, particularly against China's influence and the evolving security landscape.
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Signal Chat Controversy
- Trump's team used Signal for discussing military strikes, raising security concerns.
- Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg's inclusion in the chat puzzled many.
Tech Blunders Aren't New
- Don't rush to judge the Trump team's Signal mishap.
- Tech communication blunders have plagued past administrations, like Nixon's tapes and Clinton's emails.
Technology's Double-Edged Sword
- Nixon deliberately used technology, expecting benefits, but it backfired.
- The current challenge lies in balancing the need for speed with security demands.
