The Tech Cold War: USA vs. China in AI and Innovation

Our latest Unriveted episode featuring Dmitri Alperovitch,  focuses on AI, geopolitics, and the U.S.-China tech race 🌍🇺🇸🇨🇳

In this episode, Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder of CrowdStrike and expert on national security, dives deep into the unfolding Cold War 2.0 between the USA  🇺🇸 and China. 🚨 His insights reveal how AI, semiconductors, biotech, and green energy have become the battlegrounds of the 21st century, with control over these technologies potentially determining global dominance. 🧬💻⚛️

Key Takeaways:

1. U.S. Policy Shifts: Dmitri discusses the bipartisan support for strict export controls and technological restrictions on China, which aim to keep the USA  ahead in AI and semiconductor development. 🔒

2. China’s Strategy: With the “Made in China 2025” initiative, China aims to lead critical sectors like AI and aerospace by achieving independence from Western tech while heavily investing in domestic industries. 🇨🇳🛠️

3. Global AI Influence: From Southeast Asia to media platforms like TikTok, both the U.S. and China are vying for influence in AI, economics, and culture. This fight extends far beyond borders, impacting policies worldwide. 📈🌐

4. AI & Military Implications: AI’s role in military advancements could make it as transformative as the atomic bomb—a future where the USA aims to maintain a lead over any potential adversaries. 🛡️🤖

This episode further explores the tough choices facing policymakers and the high-stakes race to secure technological dominance in a complex global landscape. 🌍🔥

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