Washington CORE recently spoke with Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator, to discuss one of the most consequential technology policy debates facing the United States: whether export controls can effectively preserve America’s lead in artificial intelligence while limiting China’s military and technological advancement. Drawing on his expertise in cybersecurity, AI, and national security, Alperovitch explained why advanced computing power—not talent, capital, or data—has become the decisive factor in AI competition and why restricting access to cutting-edge semiconductors remains strategically important.

The conversation explored the limitations of current export controls, including how Chinese companies may still access advanced U.S. GPUs through overseas cloud infrastructure. Alperovitch also discussed proposals to close these loopholes, strengthen international coordination among allies, and ensure the United States continues investing in domestic AI innovation, talent, semiconductor manufacturing, and computing infrastructure.

The interview demonstrates Washington CORE’s ability to engage leading experts at the intersection of AI, geopolitics, and national security, providing clients with firsthand insights into the policy developments shaping the future of global technology competition.

The full conversation is available by paid subscription through Nikkei Governance. You can read more about it in Japanese here.