historical-technological-milestones
The chapter draws parallels between past technological crises such as Sputnik and current AI developments, showing how such moments catalyze national policy and investment shifts.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma (2023)Mustafa Suleyman; Michael Bhaskar
This chapter examines the geopolitical and technological rivalry exemplified by AlphaGo's matches against top Go players, particularly highlighting China's response to perceived technological challenges from the West. It details China's strategic mobilization to become a global leader in AI and other advanced technologies by 2030, emphasizing the interplay of national pride, strategic necessity, and state-driven innovation. The chapter situates this competition within a broader historical context of technological power struggles, such as the Sputnik crisis, illustrating how technology drives geopolitical dynamics and national policy.