France Pursues an AI “Third Way” Sovereignty emerged as a core theme of the Paris AI Action Summit. Now France’s strategic goal is to achieve technological sovereignty in AI.

France Pursues an AI Third Way | "Sovereignty emerged as a core theme of the Paris AI Action Summit. Is it a viable strategy?" @pablochavez.bsky.social #TechPol

Trump Should Support European AI Allies Recent US AI export restrictions exclude key NATO allies Poland and the Baltic states from the top tier. That’s a mistake.

Trump Should Support European AI Allies | "Recent US AI export restrictions exclude key NATO allies Poland and the Baltic states from the top tier. That’s a mistake." @pablochavez.bsky.social and @mattheweitel.bsky.social

@davidsullivan.bsky.social thanks for sharing this! As I read through this thread one question I have is whether it’s accurate to say China doesn’t have ownership restrictions. As I recall JVs (at least) are effectively required for things like ICP licenses.

Sovereign AI in a Hybrid World: National Strategies and Policy Responses As countries develop sovereign AI, U.S. policymakers must understand and navigate the trend to maintain leadership and foster collaboration.

"As it seeks to maintain leadership in AI, the U.S. must navigate these dynamics while shaping international governance, enhancing economic cooperation, and supporting the success of open, democratic, and rule-based societies," writes @pablochavez.bsky.social.

Lawfare Daily: Pablo Chavez on Digital Solidarity What is digital solidarity?

On today's Lawfare Daily, @eugenia.bsky.social talked to @pablochavez.bsky.social about the International Cyberspace and Digital Strategy released by the State Dept., its focus on building digital solidarity as an alternative to digital sovereignty, and more.

Daniel Craig introducing The Weekend

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend.

Landline phone used to jack out of the Matrix.

Cornel West playing Councillor West in The Matrix Reloaded.

Watching the Matrix movies for the 1st time in years. Weird experience to watch with a 2023 eye. Like, “Wait, is that the X logo (but better) on that phone?” & “Wow, I’d forgotten that Cornel West played a govt official before running for president!” & the x-threat side of today’s AI debate…

Same if I hit 100.

Vassals vs. Rivals: The Geopolitical Future of AI Competition The U.S. should use an AI-competitive world as an opportunity to lead in developing an open, rule bound, and balanced global AI ecosystem.

@pablochavez.bsky.social analyzes the current state of global AI competition—arguing that it extends beyond a U.S.-China tech rivalry—and suggests strategies the U.S. can adopt to encourage an open, rule-bound, and balanced AI order.