Senator Todd Young from Indiana discusses tech legislation, Biden's woes, AI regulation, and the impact of Chinese espionage on high-skilled immigration. Highlighted topics include the Office of Global Competition Analysis, post-Chevron tech legislation, and the Senate's AI Policy Roadmap.
Transparency in leadership assessment is crucial for national security concerns.
Establishing an office of net assessment is vital for evaluating technological advancements and military capabilities.
Deep dives
National Security Concerns and Presidential Health
Concerns regarding national security arise due to questions about the president's health, emphasizing the importance of transparency for assessing leadership capabilities.
Lack of Systematic Assessment in National Security
The absence of a systematic approach to evaluate technological advancements and military capacity, particularly in semiconductor production, highlights the need for an office of net assessment for comprehensive analysis.
Government Expertise in AI and Legislative Oversight
The necessity to enhance government expertise in AI innovation and legislative oversight is emphasized to address rapid societal changes and potential gaps in policymaking, requiring collaboration between experts and Congress for effective law adaptations.
Where is Congress on AI? How will a second Trump term impact US innovation? Does Congress have what it takes to step up and legislate in a world without Chevron?
To discuss, ChinaTalk interviewed Senator Todd Young of Indiana (R). He’s a rare breed on Capitol Hill these days: an actual legislator. Sen. Young drafted the Chips and Science Act with Sen. Schumer and is the co-author of my personal favorite bill this Congress which aims to establish an Office of Global Competition Analysis. He announced earlier this year that he would not be endorsing Trump’s candidacy this cycle.
We get into…
Biden’s woes
The case for an office of tech net assessment
The future of tech legislation post-Chevron
The Senate’s AI Policy Roadmap and where the GOP is on AI regulation
Chinese espionage and high-skill immigration policy