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Episode 46 — Global Competition in AI — U.S., China, and Beyond

10 September 2025 39:11 Jason Edwards

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AI is not just a technical field but a geopolitical one, with nations competing for leadership. This episode begins by examining the United States, with its strong base of academic research, private-sector innovation, and military investment. We then explore China’s national AI strategy, state-driven funding, and rapid adoption across industries. The European Union’s regulatory-first approach, prioritizing ethics and human-centered AI, is contrasted with the innovation-driven models of Israel, Japan, and South Korea.

The second half highlights the strategic implications. Data access, semiconductor manufacturing, and cloud infrastructure form the backbone of national AI competitiveness. Global brain drain, open-source collaboration, and export controls complicate the picture, as do risks of fragmentation into competing technological blocs. Listeners will also learn about the role of multinational corporations and the Global South, where AI offers opportunities for development but also risks of dependency. By the end, you’ll see AI not only as a transformative technology but also as a defining factor in global power dynamics. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber prepcasts, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.

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