The AI Policy Podcast Michael Kratsios’s Vision for U.S. Tech Leadership, H20 Export Controls, and Huawei’s Ascend 920
Apr 23, 2025
In this discussion, a pivotal speech from OSTP Director Michael Kratsios outlines U.S. tech policies aimed at revitalizing innovation. The Trump administration's stringent export controls on Nvidia's H20 chip are closely examined, revealing their impact on competition with China. Huawei's new Ascend 920 chip is also discussed, shedding light on the escalating AI race between the two nations. The conversation compares the U.S. and China’s tech landscapes, emphasizing the need for strategic investments and reforms to enhance America's position in global technology.
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Kratsios' Vision for Innovation Revival
- Michael Kratsios sees a decline in broad technological progress over the past 30 years in the US.
- His vision aims to reignite a golden age of American innovation on multiple fronts, not just digital tech.
Bipartisan Call to Remove Innovation Barriers
- Both political left and right recognize regulatory and systemic barriers hampering innovation.
- Removing these 'kinks' could unlock significant technological and infrastructure progress.
Federal Funding for Innovation Adoption
- Kratsios advocates for creative federal funding strategies like prizes and market commitments.
- The focus includes targeting innovation towards mass adoption and economic returns, not just invention.
