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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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CEO Speaker Series With Dario Amodei of AnthropicAnthropic Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder Dario Amodei discusses the future of U.S. AI leadership, the role of innovation in an era of strategic competition, and the outlook for frontier model development. The CEO Speaker series is a unique forum for leading global CEOs to share their insights on issues at the center of commerce and foreign policy, and to discuss the changing role of business globally. If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid event will be posted on the CFR website.
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Unpacking TSMC’s $100 Billion Investment in the United StatesTSMC’s $100 billion will significantly boost America’s semiconductor manufacturing industry but how it will shape US-Taiwan relations is an open question.
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From AI to Microchips to Robotics: Frontier Technologies and the Changing GeopoliticsEmerging technologies, from AI to microchips to robotics, are transforming societies, economies, and geopolitics in profound ways. In light of these timely transformations, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), in collaboration with experts from the Stanford Emerging Technology Review (SETR), discuss how the United States can seize opportunities—with a particular focus on AI, microelectronics, and robotics—and mitigate risks in these fields and ensure America’s innovation ecosystem continues to thrive. CFR and SETR are excited to launch The Interconnect, a new podcast series that features leading minds in cutting-edge technology and foreign policy who explore recent ground-breaking developments, what's coming over the horizon, and the implications for U.S. innovation leadership. To hear the trailer for The Interconnect, click here. Please note there is no virtual component to the meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website. Members may bring a guest to this event.
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CEO Speaker Series With Patrick Pouyanné of TotalEnergiesTotalEnergies Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanné discusses evolving trends in the global energy market in a changing geopolitical environment, the potential for increased transatlantic energy cooperation, the role of gas and renewable energies in the transition, and TotalEnergies’ multi-energy strategy. The CEO Speaker series is a unique forum for leading global CEOs to share their insights on issues at the center of commerce and foreign policy, and to discuss the changing role of business globally. If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid event will be posted on the CFR website.
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C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Michael S. BarrVice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr discusses the potential impacts of AI on financial stability and the regulatory considerations surrounding it. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world’s foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics. This meeting series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies. Please note there is no virtual component to the meeting. However, this event will be livestreamed through CFR.org. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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America May Not Need a Massive Energy Build-Out to Power the AI RevolutionA new Duke University study argues that the existing U.S. electricity system already has the capacity to power massive additions of data centers that will be needed for the further development of artificial intelligence.
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The President’s Inbox Recap: DeepSeek Upends the Competition on Artificial IntelligenceA Chinese company’s new AI chatbot rivals those of U.S. hi-tech companies.
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DeepSeek Upends AI Competition, With Adam SegalAdam Segal, the Ira A. Lipman chair in emerging technologies and national security at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the Chinese company DeepSeek's new artificial intelligence (AI) program has challenged the conventional wisdom that the United States leads the AI race and raised critical questions about U.S. policy on AI.
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DeepSeek: Making Sense of the Reaction—and OverreactionCFR fellows weigh in on the global reaction to the release of Chinese AI model DeepSeek and what it means for U.S.-China competition.
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What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future? A Conversation With Reid HoffmanTech leader Reid Hoffman shares his insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future and its transformative potential to improve lives and create positive change. The Malcolm and Carolyn Wiener Annual Lecture on Science and Technology addresses issues at the intersection of science, technology, and foreign policy. It has been endowed in perpetuity through a gift from CFR members Malcolm and Carolyn Wiener.
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What to Know About the New Trump Administration Executive Order on Artificial IntelligencePresident Trump’s executive order on January 23rd follows his repeal of Biden’s AI executive order, directing reviews of relevant work by federal departments and agencies.
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The World Faces a Sharp Rise in Extreme Weather. Can AI Help?Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool to improve the accuracy and timeliness of forecasting, with 2024 proving to be a banner year for swift progress.
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What to Know About the New U.S. AI Diffusion Policy and Export ControlsThe Biden administration released new export controls on Monday, January 13, placing restrictions on advanced AI chips, cloud access, and model weights. The measures’ implementation will rely on the Trump administration’s support.
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Ten Most Significant World Events in 2024As 2024 comes to a close, here are the ten most notable world events of the year.
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Cyber Week in Review: December 20, 2024U.S. Supreme Court takes TikTok case; House AI Task Force releases report; Namibian telecom hacked; Arm and Qualcomm escalate chip licensing dispute; OMB releases AI use case inventories.