Karen Pierce

The Geopolitics of AI | Global Conference 2024

Erik Schatzker, Karen Kornbluh, Eva Maydell, Anne Neuberger, Karen Pierce, Kevin Rudd

This panel examination characterizes the U.S.-China relationship as a strategic AI competition where the United States maintains an edge in foundational models while leveraging export controls to slow Chinese semiconductor access. The discussion contrasts Western regulatory approaches, such as the EU AI Act, against China's state-driven dominance, while emphasizing a shift toward plurilateral governance among democracies to mitigate risks like election interference and disinformation. Ultimately, experts argue that long-term competitiveness hinges on public-private partnerships and alliance cohesion rather than multilateral frameworks that could empower adversarial regimes.