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The Right Way to Sell Chips to China

Current export rules focus on keeping chips a generation behind. They should focus on keeping America's total compute ahead.

The Robot in Your Living Room Has No Rulebook

Embodied AI is arriving faster than the regulations meant to govern it. If we start now, that’s a problem we can still fix.

Mar 27, 2026

How AI Could Benefit Workers, Even If It Displaces Most Jobs

AI is already taking jobs, but that is only one facet of its complex economic effects. Price dynamics and bottlenecks indicate that automation could be good news for workers — but only if it vastly outperforms them.

Mar 2, 2026

China and the US Are Running Different AI Races

Shaped by a different economic environment, China’s AI startups are optimizing for different customers than their US counterparts — and seeing faster industrial adoption.

Feb 12, 2026

High-Bandwidth Memory: The Critical Gaps in US Export Controls

Modern memory architecture is vital for advanced AI systems. While the US leads in both production and innovation, significant gaps in export policy are helping China catch up.

Making Extreme AI Risk Tradeable

Traditional insurance can’t handle the extreme risks of frontier AI. Catastrophe bonds can cover the gap and compel labs to adopt tougher safety standards.

Exporting Advanced Chips Is Good for Nvidia, Not the US

The White House is betting that hardware sales will buy software loyalty — a strategy borrowed from 5G that misunderstands how AI actually works.

Dec 15, 2025

AI Could Undermine Emerging Economies

AI automation threatens to erode the “development ladder,” a foundational economic pathway that has lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty.

Dec 11, 2025
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Recent News in AI
US Expands Safety Testing of Google, Microsoft, and xAI AI Models Before Release
BBC
May 5

TLDR

US expands AI model safety testing
  • Voluntary Testing Agreements: Google, Microsoft, xAI submit models for US review
  • Focus on Safety & Security: Evaluations cover capabilities, risks, and best practices
  • Shift in US Policy: Marks move from deregulation to oversight
  • Military & Public Impact: AI tools increasingly used in defense, raising scrutiny
U.S. Safety Net Unprepared for AI-Driven Job Displacement, Experts Warn
The New York Times
May 5

TLDR

US safety net unprepared for AI disruption
  • Outdated Unemployment System: Many AI-displaced workers won't qualify for aid.
  • Insufficient Retraining Programs: Current programs aren't tailored for AI-era needs.
  • Policy Reform Stalled: Efforts to modernize benefits have little momentum.
  • Risk to Social Stability: Weak safety net may erode public trust in AI.
Major Publishers and Author Sue Meta for Using Pirated Books to Train Llama AI
The New York Times
May 5

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Publishers sue Meta over AI training
  • Copyright Infringement Alleged: Meta accused of using pirated works for Llama AI.
  • Market Harm Claims: AI-generated books may displace human-authored originals.
  • Legal Trend: Part of broader lawsuits against AI companies for copyright.
  • Industry Impact: Calls for transparent, fair AI practices and guardrails.

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