The CHIPS and Science Act established a compelling vision for U.S. innovation and place-based industrial policy. But is the country capitalizing on this breakthrough? Matt Hourihan, Mark Muro, and Melissa Roberts Chapman write that the legislation’s promise is already being hampered by tight funding—and the looming debt ceiling crisis is only going to make the situation worse.
Open AI CEO Sam Altman’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law shows the importance of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the sensitivity surrounding its development. Darrell West outlines key takeaways from the hearing, including some surprising moments of bipartisanship.
“In these troubled times, smart statecraft builds strategic indispensability, helping a country become the partner of choice in deepening economic, technological, and security cooperation.” Mireya Solís previews the upcoming G7 summit and assesses Japan’s recent approach to global affairs.
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