Plus, a recalibration of South Korea’s relationship with China and America, and youth apprenticeships.
| American leadership on AI In the Biden administration’s final week, the U.S. Department of Commerce released a new interim final export control rule that aims to “regulate the global diffusion” of advanced AI chips and models. The rule, if not reversed or revised by the Trump administration, will significantly undermine U.S. global AI leadership, argues John Villasenor. |
| More research and commentary How South Korea may manage relations in 2025. The anticipated intensification of U.S.-China competition under President Donald Trump and political uncertainty following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment may portend a recalibration of Seoul’s relationship with both Washington and Beijing. Experts offer their views about the direction of the U.S.-South Korea alliance and South Korea-China relations this year. Supercharging career opportunities for youth. “The transformative potential of apprenticeships in getting more talent on the field represents both an economic imperative and a moral obligation. It’s time to expand these opportunities to more young Americans, and reach them earlier with a wider menu of options,” write Annelies Goger and co-authors. |
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