AXIOS September 25, 2019
The U.S. has the upper hand in pivotal emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, in part because American universities and companies boast world-class talent. But experts say its dominance could soon slip.
Why it matters: The country that reigns in AI, 5G or quantum cryptography will likely have a huge military and economic advantage over its adversaries for years to come and will get to shape the technologies as they are implemented the world over.
A new report from the Council on Foreign Relations identifies the areas in which China is rapidly closing the gap with the U.S. “Slowing down China is not enough,” says Adam Segal, an expert on emerging technologies and national...
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