Outrunning China — But in What Direction?

Attendees at the Special Competitive Studies AI+ Expo, held in Washington D.C., June 2, 2025. *Credit: SCSP*

America’s ‘own military-civil fusion fair’ is back: bigger, burlier and buzzier. The AI+ Expo, one of the country’s largest confabs of artificial intelligence and defense companies, took place in Washington D.C. this week, once again drawing thousands of attendees including top U.S. officials and industry leaders. Eric Schmidt at a fireside chat on 'Delivering AI Advantage', June 3, 2025. Credit: SCSP via X Just like twelve months ago, competition with China was the common theme ha

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