Janet Egan

Tim Fist, Director of Emerging Technology Policy, Neil Chilson, Head of AI Policy, Janet Egan, Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and Jessica Brandt, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, discuss the recent AI Action Plan. They delve into the balance between fostering innovation and managing risks in AI integration, the need for robust cybersecurity measures amid international competition, and the urgency of developing infrastructure for AI advancements. The conversation also touches on the implications for national security and the role of collaboration in AI diplomacy.

Peter Harrell, former senior director for international economics at the White House, Janet Egan, senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and Sam Winter-Levy, fellow at Carnegie, delve into the recent export controls on AI semiconductors to China. They discuss the implications of allowing companies like Nvidia to export advanced chips, the constitutional legality of export taxes, and the strategic risks to international coalitions. The conversation highlights the tension between national security and the global tech race.

Janet Egan, a Senior Fellow at CNAS, and Lennart Heim, an AI researcher at RAND, dive into the recent interim final rule on AI diffusion. They unpack its potential impact on global AI development and the delicate balance of national security amid rising competition with China. The guest speakers highlight the tiered export control system, the complexities of technology supply chains, and bipartisan concerns over AI export policies. They also discuss the ongoing U.S.-China AI race, shedding light on strategic choices for stakeholders in this fast-evolving landscape.