Paul Triolo

This week on Sinica, Paul Triolo returns to the show to give us a rundown on what’s happening in the exciting arena of generative AI in China. The veteran China tech watcher, who is now Senior VP for China and Technology Policy Lead at Dentons Global Advisors ASG, is Just back from a trip to China during which he spoke with numerous companies working in the space, Paul offers a great overview of what various companies are doing, and how they’re responding to U.S. restrictions on the export of key hardware needed for large AI training and modeling.03:38 – The Chinese AI community’s reaction to the unveiling of ChatGPT by OpenAI08:14 – What drives China’s National AI Development strategy?14:31 – Chinese AI researchers and their perspectives on regulation21:28 – Is there a lot of investor money going into Generative AI startups?24:25 – U.S. policy on China’s AI development35:53 – What will China’s Generative AI look like?44:14– Companies involved in Chinese AI51:31 – The changing availability of innovative AI scientists in China55:10 – How will decoupling effect AI competition?A complete transcript of this podcast is available at TheChinaProject.com.Recommendations:Paul: The Alignment Problem by Brian ChristianA Lonesome Dove trilogy by Larry McMurtryBlood Meridian by Cormac McCarthyKaiser: The Righteous Gemstones on HBOJustified: City Prime Evil on Hulu TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Triolo, an expert in China's technological policies, joins author Kevin Xu to discuss China's response to U.S. semiconductor export controls. They delve into the significance of the Middle East in AI development and the evolution of the chip wars into cloud wars. The conversation highlights China's struggles for semiconductor self-sufficiency and the challenges of technological quality. Triolo reveals insights about the future of China's semiconductor industry and the impact of U.S. policies on this critical sector.

In this discussion, Paul Triolo, a prominent expert on China's technology policy, sheds light on the evolving AI landscape. He debunks misconceptions surrounding DeepSeek and its connections to the Chinese government. The conversation also covers the geopolitical implications of chip restrictions and the competitive AI race between the U.S. and China. Triolo shares insights on the open-source AI dynamics, the challenges of AGI misconceptions, and the importance of collaboration among nations to ensure safety and effective governance in the face of rapid technological advancement.

Exploring the US-China strategic competition in semiconductors, Biden admin's goals, repercussions of export controls, Chips Act impact, and the need to support America's domestic semiconductor industry.

In this discussion, Paul Triolo, a partner at Albright Stonebridge Group and expert in China and technology policy, dives deep into the current chip war. He outlines the strategic motives behind U.S. export controls and their unintended consequences, illustrating how Biden's policies may have inadvertently strengthened China's semiconductor capabilities. The conversation touches on the perceived threats of Huawei and the complexities of U.S.-China relations, raising questions about national security and the long-term effects of these technological rivalries.