Michael Sobolik appears on MTS Live to discuss the artificial intelligence talent race between the United States and China, and he responds to China’s recent announcement of travel bans for professionals working in private Chinese AI firms. He explores the role of export controls in the US-China relationship, Pax Silica, and the importance of diversifying America’s AI partnerships. Sobolik also describes the significance of US investment in the American education system to develop its own AI talent pool.
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A production line of the Glide, a high-altitude glider that delivers munitions across thousands of miles, is seen at the defense tech startup Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, California, on September 11, 2025. (Getty Images)