Condoleezza Rice: U.S. Tech at Risk Amid University Cuts, China Threat

US-China Tech Race & Geopolitics - The US and China are in a tech arms race, particularly in AI, batteries, and advanced manufacturing [1] - Democracies are considered safer stewards of frontier technologies [1] - Chip export controls have ripple effects [1] - The Taiwan risk, related to TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), is a significant concern [1] Innovation & Talent - Universities are America's innovation engine, and there is "No Plan B" if their role diminishes [1] - Research funding cuts pose a threat to US technological leadership [1] - Global talent pipelines, driven by visas and immigration, are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge [1] Education & Inequality - Tuition inflation and the resulting class divide impact who gets to innovate [1] Policy & Future - The conversation includes a discussion of the GOP paradox and a potential policy path forward [1]