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AI's Impact on Geopolitics
"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg
Navigating the Hardware Race: U.S. Competitiveness in Geopolitics
The U.S. must recognize that the competition in computing is fundamentally a hardware race, necessitating a robust industrial policy on semiconductors and energy. There is a critical need for government intervention to foster a viable environment for hardware production in America, as market forces alone cannot ensure competitiveness. A focus on creating an innovative hub akin to a new Silicon Valley is essential, particularly as countries like China are advancing rapidly in both hardware and software development. The challenges are compounded by the high costs of manufacturing semiconductors in the U.S., where companies like TSMC struggle to attain profitability. A strategic approach is required to establish a designated production zone, potentially in a port city, to streamline regulations and avoid bureaucratic hurdles that hinder progress. This effort must prioritize efficiency and collaboration over political distribution to effectively build a sustainable hardware ecosystem capable of competing on a global scale.
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