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America’s AI edge could slip to China—and here’s why Americans should care
politics1 month ago

America’s AI edge could slip to China—and here’s why Americans should care

Vox argues that China’s Moonshot Kimi K3 is closing the gap with U.S. AI leaders, sparking broad concerns in Washington and Silicon Valley about cybersecurity vulnerabilities, potential military advantages, and the future of democracy. Policy debates rage over export controls and open-weight models, but consensus on the best path is elusive and some options could backfire by stifling innovation or fueling protectionism. The piece warns China could export digital authoritarianism, notes that AGI race thinking may be overstated, and urges a balanced approach that mitigates risks without crippling global AI progress.

via vox.com|
#artificial-intelligence#cybersecurity#democracy
US backs Congo cobalt-copper mines to counter China's rare-earth edge
world2 months ago

US backs Congo cobalt-copper mines to counter China's rare-earth edge

The U.S. backs Virtus Minerals to develop Chemaf’s Étoile and Mutoshi cobalt and copper mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—the first U.S.-owned operator there in over a decade—aiming for about 75,000 tonnes of copper and 20,000 tonnes of cobalt a year, exported via the Lobito Corridor to Angola with a $5 billion rail investment; officials call it a flagship investment to diversify critical mineral supply chains and counter China’s dominance in Africa.

via Fox News|
#cobalt#copper#drc
FDA launches pilot to speed up early drug trials and bolster U.S. competitiveness
health-policy2 months ago

FDA launches pilot to speed up early drug trials and bolster U.S. competitiveness

The FDA announced a pilot to accelerate early-stage clinical trials, aiming to cut development time by six to 12 months, boost U.S.-based trials, and counter China, while seeking congressional support to establish a permanent, faster Investigational New Drug pathway in the 2027 budget; the effort follows advocacy by former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.

via statnews.com|
#clinical-trials#drug-development#fda
Toward AI Détente: Curbing the Unregulated Global Race
technology3 months ago

Toward AI Détente: Curbing the Unregulated Global Race

A Hoover Institution working paper argues that AI is racing ahead in two largely unregulated fronts—the private sector and the US–China geopolitical rivalry—leaving no binding arms-control framework. With little regulatory progress from the U.S. government and no sign of international AI arms deals, the piece warns of unemployment and other unintended consequences from unrestrained competition and urges a rapid détente to curb breakneck AI development and curb harmful corporate behavior by leading firms.

via Hoover Institution|
#ai-arms-control#artificial-intelligence#global-security
The U.S.-China Nuclear Power Race Heats Up with Small Reactors and Investment Opportunities
energy11 months ago

The U.S.-China Nuclear Power Race Heats Up with Small Reactors and Investment Opportunities

The article discusses how nuclear energy is becoming a critical battleground in the US-China AI race, with the US ramping up efforts to develop nuclear capacity to support AI infrastructure, as nuclear power offers reliable, low-carbon energy essential for powering data centers and advanced AI chips, amidst challenges and opportunities in nuclear technology development.

via MarketWatch|
#ai-race#energy#energy-infrastructure
U.S. and China Compete in the AI Race Amid Geopolitical Tensions
technology1 year ago

U.S. and China Compete in the AI Race Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The article discusses the ongoing and opaque global race between the US and China to develop advanced AI, highlighting the lack of clear objectives, the influence of industry and politics, and the limited significance of the competition's outcome, which is more about shaping future standards and influence than achieving specific technological milestones.

via Axios|
#ai-innovation#ai-race#global-technology-race
OpenAI Proposes US-Led AI Alliance to Counter China
technology1 year ago

OpenAI Proposes US-Led AI Alliance to Counter China

OpenAI is set to present a comprehensive plan for U.S. AI infrastructure, proposing AI economic zones, leveraging the U.S. Navy's nuclear expertise, and forming a North American AI alliance to compete with China. The blueprint envisions significant investments in AI, including new energy projects and data centers, particularly in the Midwest and Southwest, to boost job creation and GDP growth. OpenAI aims to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration, despite its plans to repeal Biden's AI executive order, to ensure the U.S. maintains its lead over China in AI development.

via CNBC|
#ai-infrastructure#ai-strategy#nuclear-power