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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
White House Plans New Measures to Counter Chinese Theft of US AI Technology
BBC
Apr 23

TLDR

White House warns of AI tech theft
  • Chinese Firms Target US AI: Memo alleges large-scale tech theft by China.
  • Distillation Tactics Explained: Foreign actors mimic and extract AI model data.
  • US Response Measures: Plans for info sharing, coordination, best practices.
  • Accountability and Deterrence: White House exploring ways to hold actors responsible.
OpenAI Publicly Releases GPT-5.5 Model While Anthropic Restricts Access Over Security Concerns
The New York Times
Apr 23

TLDR

OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 to public
  • OpenAI vs Anthropic Release Strategies: OpenAI opts for broader public access.
  • Security Caution Remains: API withheld to study security implications.
  • Improved Code Generation: GPT-5.5 excels at coding and office tasks.
  • Cybersecurity Impact: Wider access may aid defense, but risks persist.
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Challenges Its Shift to For-Profit AI Development
The New York Times
Apr 23

TLDR

OpenAI founders' legal battle escalates
  • Origins of OpenAI: Musk and Altman co-founded OpenAI as nonprofit
  • Power Struggle: Musk left after internal disputes with Altman
  • Lawsuit Details: Musk alleges OpenAI prioritized profit over public good
  • AI Industry Impact: Trial outcome could reshape global AI competition

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