What’s Happening at SCSP? AI+ Expo Videos, Podcasts, and a New Event.
Recapping this week and what’s ahead.
Hello, I’m Ylli Bajraktari, President of the Special Competitive Studies Project. This week, we released the highly anticipated video sessions from the AI+ Expo, we also released four new podcast episodes that were recorded at the AI+ Expo.
There's something for everyone below. Read on to learn more and spread the word.
Missed AI+ Expo? Catch All the Insights – Videos Now on YouTube!
Couldn't make it to the AI+ Expo, or just want to re-experience the groundbreaking talks and insights? Good news! We've just uploaded the session videos to our YouTube channel. Dive into the future of AI with expert presentations, in-depth discussions, and the latest innovations.
Also stay tuned for upcoming deep dives into the discussions from each of the stages!
Save the Date for the AI+ Science Summit!
SCSP is excited to announce that we will be hosting the next iteration of our AI+ Summit series, the AI+ Science Summit on July 23 in Washington, DC! Stay tuned for more information releasing soon.
Just Released: Two New Episodes of Memos to the President!
This week on Memos to the President, we released two episodes recorded live at the Exchange.
In this episode of Memos to the President, Ylli had the opportunity to kick off the recent AI+ Expo with a conversation with the Vice President of Taiwan, Bi-Khim Hsiao. This conversation delves into Taiwan's vision for integrating AI across its government and economy, its pivotal role in global supply chains, and its strategic contributions to international technology development.
In this episode of Memos to the President, Ylli had the honor of chatting with the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General David Allvin. They discuss the future of air power, the Air Force's need to invigorate its cyber offensive capabilities, and General Allvin's concept of "more Air Force," emphasizing speed, tempo, and agility.
Catch up on the episodes on YouTube, where you can find the latest and stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring experts who help underscore the urgency to prioritize key technologies in the tech competition.
This Week on NatSec Tech!
Margaret Woolley Bussey, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, joins host Jeanne Meserve to discuss Utah's establishment of an Office of AI Policy, Utah's thriving tech sector, and regulations and protections on AI. Bussey explains the office's three core objectives—encouraging innovation, protecting the public, and building a continuous learning function within government. The discussion highlights the office's successful work on mental health chatbots and its future plans to tackle deepfakes and AI companions.
You can listen to the full episode below or wherever you get your podcasts:
This Week on Strait Forward: Jeremy Chih-Cheng Chang
On this episode of Strait Forward, hosts Channing Lee and Libby Lange unpack how economic security is reshaping national security, detailing the measures the United States has adopted—from investment reviews to export controls—to protect its innovation edge.
The episode features an insightful discussion with Jeremy Chih-Cheng Chang, CEO of the Research Institute for Democracy, Society, and Emerging Technology (DSET). Jeremy details Taiwan's longstanding experience with economic statecraft vis-à-vis China, including its pioneering outbound investment screening framework and its strategic "N-1" principle for technology flows. He also shares Taiwan's efforts to cultivate secure, trusted supply chains for key technologies like drones, advocating for deeper U.S.-Taiwan collaboration to counter geopolitical threats and maintain global technological leadership.
Ask us anything! Email Channing and Libby what you'd like to know about Taiwan at straitforward@scsp.ai, and we may answer your question in an upcoming episode!
Enroll in the new AI+AGI in National Security Microcredential!
Our free, asynchronous Coursera course—AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions— is now part of our three-course microcredential AI+AGI in National Security. Over a thousand people have already enrolled! Learners will master generative AI and LLMs, gauge AI’s strategic, geopolitical, and economic impacts, and explore the trajectory of Agentic AI and towards AGI. Whether you’re shaping policy, guiding strategic planning, or simply eager to understand where AI is headed, this microcredential equips you with the deep insights needed to lead in tomorrow’s security landscape.
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