The Global Artificial Intelligence Race With Samm Sacks

Samm Sacks, fellow for cybersecurity policy and China digital economy at New America, discusses developments in artificial intelligence in the United States and China with James M. Lindsay.

February 19, 2019 — 23:44 min

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James M. Lindsay

Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy and Director of Fellowship Affairs

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Samm Sacks

Cybersecurity Policy and China Digital Economy Fellow at New America

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Samm Sacks, fellow for cybersecurity policy and China digital economy at New America, discusses developments in artificial intelligence in the United States and China with James M. Lindsay.

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