Andrew Harris

In this special episode, host Andrew Harris chats to David Lin from the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) about the future of AI and techno-economic competition between the US and China. The episode was recorded at the 2026 SCSP AI+ Expo in Washington DC.

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Talking AI with David Lin

The episode explores themes from Welcome to the Machine, a ground-breaking 2022 report written by Fathom for the SCSP. This report analyses how US-China geostrategic competition could play out over the coming decades. It is based on a systematic study involving the latest findings from academia, the use of novel data techniques and the creation of a state-of-the-art techno-economic model.

For more analysis on China’s economy, US-China relations, global fragmentation and geopolitical risk, explore Fathom’s China Subscription Service and consultancy work. You can also listen to the original episodes of our podcast, The Rise of China, for more conversations and insights from Fathom’s team.

 

Fathom: In Conversation is a podcast from Fathom Consulting.

Host: Andrew Harris

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