Part 18/20:
- The Broader Energy Race: China's investment in domestic energy infrastructure and chip manufacturing, like building insular supply chains, contrasts with the U.S.'s reliance on existing global supply networks. Geopolitical contention over power, materials, and manufacturing capacity will shape AI's development landscape for decades.
Final Thoughts: The Human Element, Talent, and the Societal Impact
Beyond technology, the conversation emphasizes the importance of talent and leadership. The scarcity of top-tier AI talent fuels the power struggle among nations and corporations. The talent wars indeed dictate the pace and direction of AI breakthroughs.