Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly developed over the past decade, profoundly impacting society and humanity. As AI continues to advance, its regulation and governance have become crucial topics of discussion. While AI offers significant benefits, it also poses potential dangers that transcend national boundaries. Understanding the global AI ecosystem, particularly the dynamics between major powers such as China and the U.S., is increasingly important, as the development of AI has become a driving force in U.S.-China technological competition.

Join us on Thursday, November 14 to hear from Kendra Schaefer, Director of Tech Policy Research and Partner at Trivium China. Hear analysis of the approaches to AI governance in China and the United States. How do these regulations (or the lack thereof) affect the operation, business, and implementation of AI within and between the two countries? What are the implications for the formation of a global AI governance framework?

This program is a part of our Seeking Truth Through Facts U.S.-China Program Series, which focuses on new strategic frameworks for the bilateral relationship, plurilateral relationships, rebalancing trade, national security, technology, and climate change; as well as the global impact of the political and economic landscape. Check out our series and conference recaps from the last five years here.  

This program is private, off-the-record, complimentary for Asia Society Seattle members, and not open to the press. Lunch will be served. Registration and confirmation of registration is required. Event location in downtown Seattle will be emailed to registered attendees 24 hours before the event.

Virtual access is available for Asia Society Northern California members. Zoom link for virtual access will be provided 24 hours before the event.

If you are interested in joining the event, sign up to become a member here. Any inquires can be directed to:  [email protected].

Agenda

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pacific  

11:00 a.m.     Event Registration and Networking (lunch will be served)

11:30 a.m.     Event and Q&A Discussion (ASNC Zoom Livestream Starts)

12:45 p.m.     Networking (ASNC Livestream Ends)

1:00 p.m.       Event Concludes

Location in downtown Seattle will be emailed to registered attendees 24 hours before the event.

Zoom link for virtual access will be provided 24 hours before the event. 

Speakers:

Kendra Schaefer is a partner at Beijing-based strategic advisory consultancy Trivium China. She leads Trivium tech policy research team, keeping investors, companies, and governments briefed on Chinese tech regulation, government data and tech infrastructure projects. She is chief editor of Trivium's premium Tech Daily newsletter, a policy brief on government-driven Chinese tech developments. Kendra also serves as a non-resident fellow at the National Bureau of Asian Research. Kendra was based in China for twenty years, from 2002-2022. She began her career as a user researcher and developer, building cross-cultural interfaces for foreign firms entering the China market.