Arnab Datta

Arnab Datta, Director of Infrastructure Policy at the Institute for Progress, dives into the U.S.-China rare earths showdown. He discusses how China gained leverage by dominating rare earth production and what this means for U.S. economic security. Datta highlights missed opportunities in market infrastructure and the need for urgent action to embrace competition and innovation. He proposes creating a Strategic Resilience Reserve (SRR) to stabilize markets and deepen alliances, emphasizing the importance of responding to supply chain vulnerabilities.

Arnab Datta, Director of Policy Implementation at Employ America, and Matt Klein, author behind the Overshoot newsletter, delve into pressing economic topics. They dissect JD Vance's views on dollar dominance and industrial policy, offering a humorous take on legislative strategies. The discussion also covers the evolving role of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its lessons for managing critical minerals. Plus, Arnab shares insights into policy entrepreneurship, while Matt offers a lighthearted comparison between fatherhood and Navy SEAL training.

Tim Fist, Director of Emerging Technology Policy, and Arnab Datta, Director of Infrastructure Policy, delve into the critical challenges facing AI infrastructure in the U.S. They discuss the alarming increase in electricity demands driven by AI advancements and the need for specialized chips and data centers. The conversation also touches on the geopolitical stakes of AI, barriers like energy generation and supply chain issues, and the implications of current federal policies. Their insights highlight America's race to enhance AI capabilities against global competition.