Technology & Innovation
China models are cheap, functional, and accessible — but they come with a cost.
Technology is now central to geopolitics. Leadership in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and cyber capabilities increasingly determines economic strength and military advantage, and democracies face a sharpening contest with authoritarian rivals over the rules and infrastructure of the digital age. This hub is the gateway to analysis across the technology and innovation agenda: the transatlantic effort to compete in emerging technology, secure supply chains, govern data and platforms, and defend cyberspace. Fellows and analysts, including specialists in the defense-technology field, examine how the United States and Europe can align on standards, protect critical capabilities, and translate innovation into security. Explore expert analysis and commentary spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and the technology competition shaping the balance of power.
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August 12, 2026
Why China’s Open-Source Message Wins
China models are cheap, functional, and accessible — but they come with a cost.
August 12, 2026
AI Confusion: Washington Struggles to Respond to China
Washington is debating whether to regulate artificial intelligence — without coming up with a clear answer.
August 10, 2026
America’s AI Advantage Depends on Competition and Compute
Bans on Chinese open-source models will backfire.
August 10, 2026
Cybersecurity — Let’s Not Tie Defenders’ Hands
We should not rush to judgment over the recent hack of Hugging Face and inadvertently risk crippling cyber defense.
August 4, 2026
Who Is Winning the AI Race?
From cyber “breakouts” to new Chinese AI models catching up and a fresh European AI regulation coming into force, the global AI race is accelerating. But who is winning?
July 31, 2026
The West Must Confront China’s Biotech Offensive
Western engagement with Chinese biotech is accelerating. It’s dangerous.
July 29, 2026
China Won the 5G Battle. Will It Win the 6G War?
US pressure failed to stop Huawei from dominating global 5G telephone networks. It could do better with the next generation.
July 27, 2026
Avoiding a European AI Dark Age
Europe suffers from low growth compared to the US. Artificial intelligence can help close the gap — provided copyright rules remain welcoming.
July 24, 2026
Kremlin Throttles the Internet
The Kremlin’s incessant, restrictive attack on the Internet has apparently scored some successes in limiting the population's usage.