Episode 9: Urgent Memo to the President on DeepSeek

01/28/25 • 21 min

Our latest SCSP Substack discusses the implications of DeepSeek’s R-1, a new large language model (LLM) developed by a PRC AI firm. The model has matched the performance of leading U.S. closed models at much lower compute costs, challenging the U.S.'s assumed technological leadership.

Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

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Episode 8: AI Governance with Rama Elluru and Venkat Somala

This episode focuses on the actions that will maximize AI's contributions to economic competitiveness, societal wellbeing, and national security while removing bureaucratic barriers to innovation.

Chart a path for AI development that protects the American people and national security.
Streamline regulations for emerging technologies.
Prioritize high-consequence use cases.
Implementing a national data strategy that treats data as a strategic asset for innovation and security.

Read the full memo here: https://www.scsp.ai/reports/memostothepresident/governance-2/

Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

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Episode 10: A Conversation with Dr. Nadia Schadlow

In 2017, Schadlow was instrumental in drafting President Trump's NSS. She emphasizes that the document's straightforward approach was intentional and aligned with Trump's clear vision for American interests. The NSS focused on four pillars: protecting the homeland, promoting American prosperity, preserving peace through strength, and advancing American influence. Notably, the document identified China as a strategic competitor, a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy.

Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.