China and North Korea may exploit perceived vulnerabilities in American military strength due to their commitments elsewhere. With potential invasions and reunification attempts, the diminishing clarity of U.S. deterrence capabilities raises concerns about maintaining stability in the region. The geopolitical landscape is increasingly unpredictable, as adversaries test the limits of U.S. resolve and capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence has gained ground so fast that OpenAI, the firm powering ChatGPT, is changing Silicon Valley’s investment model and how it innovates. Why the global nuclear order may be in peril (10:24). And an alternative type of electoral forecasting is gaining ground: political astrology (19:02).
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