Doug Calidas

In this engaging discussion, Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau, CEO of MIT Technology Review, leads insights with Ramayya Krishnan from Carnegie Mellon and Doug Calidas from Americans for Responsible Innovation. They explore the U.S.-China dynamics in AI policy, emphasizing open-source development and regulatory challenges. The trio dives into safeguarding intellectual property and fostering innovation through data licensing. They also discuss the need for global collaboration between the U.S. and EU amidst competing regulations, crucial for shaping a sustainable AI ecosystem.

Doug Calidas, Senior VP of Government Affairs for Americans for Responsible Innovation and an AI policy expert, joins David Rothkopf to discuss the Trump administration's strengths in AI policy. They explore how U.S. AI strategy is shaped by global competition, particularly with China. The conversation touches on the balance of tariffs and industrial policies, including semiconductor manufacturing. Calidas emphasizes the importance of bipartisan collaboration in addressing environmental concerns and adapting immigration policies in the age of AI.