technological-geopolitical-competition
The chapter frames technological innovation as a core element of national power and rivalry, with countries like China and the United States competing for dominance in AI and other advanced fields.
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.