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This Is The Only Way to Win the AI Race With China

Eye on AI14 August 2026Watch on YouTube

What you'll learn

  • The AI competition with China is primarily an economic struggle, not merely a military one
  • Speed and rapid enterprise adoption of AI are critical, while regulation damages competitiveness
  • China builds AI-native business structures from the start, giving them an advantage over American enterprises

Frequently asked questions

Why does China view America as a supplier of raw materials and consumer of Chinese finished goods?
This reflects China's long-term vision of economic dominance, positioning itself as the center of the global economy and America in a subordinate role.
What is the main objection to regulation as a response to the AI race?
Regulation destroys competitiveness, as the EU is already demonstrating. The focus should be on implementation speed rather than restrictive rules.
What does 'building AI-native' mean and why is it advantageous for China?
It means companies integrate AI into their structure from the ground up, rather than adding it later. This enables China to scale AI systems faster across enterprises.
Who is Drew Cukor and what makes him an expert on this topic?
Cukor is a retired Marine Colonel (30 years), architect of Project Maven, former Chief Data Officer at JPMorgan Chase, and current President of TWG AI.

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The AI race with China isn't just a military story. It's an economic one, and right now, we're losing the part that matters most. Drew Cukor - 30-year Marine Colonel, architect of Project Maven, former Chief Data Officer at JPMorgan Chase, and current President of TWG AI - lays it out directly: China sees itself as the center of the world economy, with America as a supplier of raw materials and a consumer of their finished goods. He calls that unacceptable. But the response can't be regulation. That destroys competitiveness, as the EU is already proving. The response has to be speed. And right now, China is adopting AI faster than American enterprises because they're going AI-native from the start. Do you think American enterprises are moving fast enough on AI, or are we being complacent? Full conversation with Drew Cukor of TWG AI on Eye on A.I.