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EP. 68 - Chris Carney on the global AI race and the importance of international cooperation

Episode Summary

In this episode, Policy Fellow Sam Field and former US Congressman Chris Carney discuss the geopolitical, economic and national security implications of artificial intelligence. Chris explores competition between the United States and China, the risks AI poses to critical infrastructure and democratic societies, and why governments must work together to establish effective international safeguards before a major crisis occurs. Chris Carney is a former U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He has been an associate professor of political science at Penn State Worthington Scranton since 1992, and is a commander in the US Naval Reserve.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Policy Fellow Sam Field and former U.S. Congressman Chris Carney discuss the geopolitical, economic and national security implications of artificial intelligence. Chris explores competition between the United States and China, the risks AI poses to critical infrastructure and democratic societies, and why governments must work together to establish effective international safeguards before a major crisis occurs.

Chris Carney is a former U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He has been an associate professor of political science at Penn State Worthington Scranton since 1992, and is a commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve.