Chris Miller

Chris Miller, an expert in AI hardware and security, discusses the race to secure AI hardware for supremacy. Topics include the evolution of chips, Nvidia's use of AI for chip design, and the geopolitical vulnerability of Taiwan in the chip industry.

Join Chris Miller, a professor at the Fletcher School and author of the bestseller Chip War, as he delves into the geopolitics of semiconductors. Explore why China's AI talent remains crucial despite setbacks and how Huawei is evolving into an AI contender. Discover the implications of U.S. policies on the tech race and the significance of India's role in chip manufacturing. Miller highlights that technology's true impact often hinges on its diffusion rather than just capabilities, leaving us pondering the future of AI in a global landscape.

In a riveting discussion, Soham Parekh shares insights on his experiences navigating multiple job offers in the tech world, reflecting on lessons learned and his commitment to rebuilding trust. Chris Miller dives into the complex landscape of semiconductor technology, detailing the U.S.-China competition for technological supremacy. Aaron Ginn argues for the democratization of luxury through robotics, while Bridget Harris sheds light on the crypto industry’s shift towards decentralized finance. Mehran Jalali discusses using lidar to reveal hidden Mayan structures, offering a glimpse into the past.

Chris Miller, an American historian and author renowned for his expertise in international affairs and technology, dives deep into the semiconductor industry. He reveals the astonishing complexity of chip manufacturing and its pivotal role in the global economy. The conversation highlights the risks posed by geopolitical tensions, particularly between China and Taiwan, as well as the skyrocketing demand for AI chips. Miller emphasizes how this technological battleground could impact the future of artificial intelligence and the interconnected global supply chain.

Chris Miller, industry expert in computer chips, discusses the unfolding race in chip development between the United States, Taiwan, and China. Topics include the history of semiconductors, challenges in chip manufacturing, importance of military funding, chip manufacturing and geopolitics, China's demographic and economic challenges, Bitcoin mining and energy efficiency.

Chris Miller, Author of Chip War, discusses China's economic challenges, the power of demand aggregation, Microsoft's re-launch of Bing, and Spotify's algorithmic boost for white noise podcasts.

Dr. Chris Miller, former emergency room physician, shares her journey with autoimmune disease and her commitment to a plant-based diet. Topics discussed include individualizing the diet, stress management, gut health, and the importance of micronutrient-rich foods. Dr. Miller emphasizes the need to play the long game and stay patient with the healing process.

Semiconductors allow for massive, accessible, and ubiquitous computing and they are such stuff as dreams are made on. They’re pivotal components of the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry, and they now power everything from cars and appliances to missile defense systems and nuclear weaponry. Chips are so central to the consumer world, the shape of economies, and national security that they also inform geopolitical maneuvering – and the head-butting between China and the US for global dominance. Chris Miller is the author of “Chip Wars: The Fight for the World’s Most Crucial Technology,” and a historian at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this discussion, Chris Miller, an associate professor at Tufts University and expert on the geopolitics of technology, dives into the intense chip wars between the US and China. He highlights government investments focused on onshoring semiconductor production to bolster national security. The conversation also explores the critical role Taiwan plays in the global supply chain and its implications for AI advancements. Furthermore, they discuss how upcoming elections could reshape semiconductor policy and the push for transparency in supply chains amidst geopolitical tensions.

Guest Chris Miller, author of Chip War, discusses US dependency on chips, Taiwan Semi market share, impact of potential Taiwan invasion on global supply chain, advanced chip bans, consumer market in China, national security implications, and possible provocation in 2024.