Adam Segal

Adam Segal, Ira A. Lipman chair in emerging technologies and national security at CFR, dives into the shocking advancements of China's DeepSeek AI program. He discusses how this challenges the U.S. narrative of AI supremacy and explores the geopolitical implications of U.S.-China tech competition. Segal contrasts optimism about innovation with concerns over regulatory obstacles and internal challenges in China’s technology ecosystem. The conversation emphasizes the need for strategic policy solutions to ensure U.S. leadership in the evolving AI landscape.

Amy Zegart is a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, while Adam Segal directs the Digital and Cyberspace Policy program at the Council on Foreign Relations. They are joined by Kat Duffy and Herb Lin, both experts in cyber and technology policies. The conversation dives into the geopolitical implications of emerging technologies, contrasting innovation strategies between the U.S. and China. They also discuss the crucial role of government funding in innovation and the global talent competition impacting the future of technology.

Adam Segal, Senior Advisor in the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, discusses the new U.S. International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy. They explore how the strategy aligns with other cyber actions, digital solidarity in practice, and future-proofing initiatives.

From April 2, 2016: This week, Adam Segal of the Council on Foreign Relations joins Jack Goldsmith at a Hoover Book Soiree for a discussion of his new book, “The Hacked World Order: How Nations Fight, Trade, Maneuver, and Manipulate in the Digital Age.” Segal begins at what he calls “year Zero”—sometime between June 2012 and June 2013—explaining that the events in that year ushered in a new era of geopolitical maneuvering in cyberspace, with great implications for security, privacy and the international system. These changes, he suggests, have the potential to produce unintended and unimaginable problems for anyone with an internet connection.In March, George Washington University's Henry Farrell reviewed “The Hacked World Order” for the Lawfare Book Review.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Segal, the Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations, tackles the intense tech rivalry between the U.S. and China. He discusses the pressures on Chinese scientists and questions the implications of who funds research and development. Segal argues for enhanced federal funding to maintain U.S. competitiveness and evaluates antitrust regulations' potential effects on innovation. He also highlights the cultural divides in tech and the need for collaboration to navigate the evolving global landscape.