Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: Country code
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Jan 9, 2024 
Arjun Ramani, a global business and economics correspondent at The Economist, discusses the competitive rise of AI nationalism, spotlighting the U.S.-China race for technological supremacy. Rebecca Jackson, a Southern correspondent, shares insights into the vibrant push to revive Louisiana's suppressed Creole culture amidst a lively music festival. The conversation takes a fun twist with surprising evidence of Taylor Swift fans causing seismic activity during concerts, linking sound and human behavior in captivating ways.
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Emerging AI Players
- Abu Dhabi launched AI71, a state-backed AI company, showing their commitment to AI.
- India's Sarvam focuses on Indian languages, demonstrating a localized approach.
Chips and Power
- America's control over semiconductor chips is key to its AI dominance.
- China's massive investment in recreating its chip supply chain aims to counter US sanctions.
State-Driven AI
- Countries are using state resources like money and data to support their AI industries.
- This is a shift from previous tech waves where many countries relied on US infrastructure.