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.
