Tech Takes
The “Tech Takes" series brings together thought leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the geopolitical risks and opportunities posed by critical and emerging technologies. Through expert analysis and practical discussions, this series offers valuable perspectives on current affairs, policy questions, and industry strategies, empowering organizations to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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Tech Diplomacy is a new practice that integrates technology, business and policy expertise into actionable strategies that ensure technological leadership. Success requires the involvement of every citizen in the free world to scale, enhance and accelerate our diplomatic efforts. Our mission is to educate, empower, engage – and unite – new and necessary stakeholders across government, industry, technology and civil society to provide a basis for understanding technological advancements and their implications for our collective security, prosperity and freedom.
America First Investment Policy | March 2025
Roger W. Robinson, Jr., former Senior Director, National Security Council; Capital Markets Commissioner, Global Tech Security Commission
Roger Robinson discusses the Trump Administration’s America First Investment Policy seeking to limit U.S. investments to and from China in tech sectors vital to national security.
February 2025
DeepSeek: The Markets and Industry | February 2025
Bruce Chew, Federal Research Leader, Deloitte Center for Government Insights
Bruce Chew, Federal Research Leader at the Deloitte Center for Government Insights, discusses the uncertainty about DeepSeek’s monetization, the risks this Chinese AI app poses to the industry, and the role of government in balancing innovation with regulation.
Deep Dive into DeepSeek | February 2025
Vijay Raghuhathan, Vice President of Global Partnerships and Programs, Director of Semiconductor Education, Purdue University
Vijay Raghunathan, Vice President of Global Partnerships and Director of Semiconductor Education at Purdue University, discusses the emergence of Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek and its impact on the AI industry, geopolitical competition, and Wall Street.
September 2024
Trusted Tech Rising in Latin America & the Caribbean | September 2024
Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, Council of the Americas
Eric Farnsworth and Michelle Giuda discuss the rise of technology innovation and adoption in Latin America and the Caribbean and its impact on foreign investments. They explore how the creation of trusted technology and infrastructure in the region can lead to the next great leap of economic growth, prosperity, security and partnership in the region.
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August 2024
Undue Influence | August 2024
Isaac Stone Fish, CEO and Founder of Strategy Risks
Isaac Stone Fish and Michelle Giuda discuss the impact of technology on business risks in the US and China. They examine how artificial intelligence is transforming business practices in these regions and offer essential insights for business leaders on navigating the complexities of doing business with China, particularly in relation to the Chinese government.
Tech Diplomacy Panel
Panel Discussion: Global Tech Security Commission Report | 2024 Trusted Tech Summit
As government, tech, business, academic and civil society leaders strive to ensure that technology is innovated, deployed and adopted for the benefit of humanity, prioritizing the battlegrounds will determine who wins the future. The Global Tech Security Commission, chartered by the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue with bipartisan support from the U.S. Congress and international partners, has identified five high-leverage areas for the free world to act upon—now—to ensure that freedom is protected from techno-authoritarian threats. This panel at the 2024 Trusted Tech Summit featured several Global Tech Security Commissioners, each with extensive experience operating in the fields of foreign policy, infrastructure, dual-use technology and national security, in a real-world discussion on how to utilize the principles of tech diplomacy to accelerate the innovation and adoption of trusted technology.
Panel Discussion: Educating the Next Generation of Tech Diplomats | 2024 Trusted Tech Summit
As technology accelerates, the need to understand complex fields like AI, quantum physics, 6G, and synthetic biology grows, along with navigating global tech regulations and policies. This panel at the 2024 Trusted Tech Summit explored the imperative to equip diplomats, business leaders and students with the skills to operate at the intersection of technology and geopolitics—and be a driving force in ensuring that technology advances freedom.
Panel Discussion: Introducing the Global Trusted Tech (xGTT) Standard | 2024 Trusted Tech Summit
Trustworthy technology is the backbone of a free, secure, and prosperous world. For the first time, this panel at the 2024 Trusted Tech Summit featuring members of the Global Trusted Tech Standard Initiative Board of Governors unveiled this groundbreaking international effort designed to safeguard critical and emerging technologies. Summit attendees got an exclusive look at how the xGTT Standard will drive frictionless collaboration across borders and sectors, shaping the future of global tech partnerships.