Show Notes for S2E12 interview with Rishi Iyengar of Foreign Policy Magazine on the U.S./China Cyber Rivalry

by | Jul 28, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Geopolitics, Politics and Policy, Tech

Summary
Rishi Iyengar, the global technology reporter for Foreign Policy Magazine, discusses the US-China cyber rivalry and the strategic objectives of both countries in the cyber space. He explains that the US sees itself as a cyber defender, focusing on critical infrastructure protection, while China has shifted its tactics to become a disruptive cyber actor. The conversation also covers the US-China competition in AI, with the US aiming to win the AI race and China prioritizing AI development. The discussion extends to the TikTok controversy, Europe’s approach to the US-China rivalry, and the challenges of cyber warfare and quantum computing.

Takeaways

  • The US sees itself as a cyber defender, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure, while China has shifted its tactics to become a disruptive cyber actor.
  • The US aims to win the AI race against China, recognizing the transformative potential of AI technology.
  • Europe is taking a proactive stance on AI regulation and privacy laws, with some countries aligning more closely with the US and others maintaining closer ties with China.
  • There is a lack of internationally agreed-upon policies for cyber warfare and the escalation from cyber attacks to physical responses.
  • Quantum computing is an emerging area of concern, with the potential to break internet encryption and disrupt global security.

Sound Bites
“The US sees itself as a cyber defender, defending against Chinese aggression, Chinese tactics.”
“China is positioning itself much more to be a disruptive cyber actor.”
“The US is intent on ‘winning the AI race’ against China.”

Notable Segments

  • Introduction and Background
  • US and China Cyber Strategies
  • US-China AI Competition
  • Policy for Cyber Warfare
  • Future Trends: Quantum Computing

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