Johanna Costigan is a writer and editor from New York. She covers US-China technology competition and policy.
She has an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford. She graduated from Bard College with degrees in East Asian studies and Written Arts. She
TikTok Ban Helps Silicon Valley And National Security Hawks — Not Users
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew pledged to fight the law, which ignores the privacy and misinformation issues that extend far beyond TikTok.
Congress Speeds TikTok Ban Bill By Adding It To Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Package
The House is expected to vote Saturday on the bill, which extends the time TikTok would have to find a buyer from six months to a year.
US Policy Undermines Talent Flows Amid Growing Competition With China
United States’ diplomatic gymnastics toward China is particularly clear in the realm of AI talent.
China’s New Draft AI Law Prioritizes Industry Development
The draft favors developing the artificial intelligence industry over protections for users of AI systems and other humans.
Congress’ China Obsession Obscures TikTok’s Larger Dangers
China shouldn’t be exempt from American laws concerning social media and digital privacy. But first, the U.S. needs to pass some—for TikTok and its competitors.
China Rules AI Firm Committed Copyright Infringement
For the first time, an AI company has been held legally responsible for spitting out copyrighted material. Of course, it does not look like it will be the last.
AI-Generated Content Raises Intellectual Property Concerns For U.S. And China
He even made a video appearance at a Chinese AI conference, advocating for "global cooperation" and exchanges between Chinese and American researchers.
Sam Altman Will Probably Remain AI’s Top Diplomat
Altman’s celebrity made him the de facto ambassador for a version of “safe AI development” that suited his preferences and the interests of the company he led.
Updated Chip Restrictions Help Unify AI Hype And China Hawkishness
Earlier today, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released rules updating last year’s chip controls targeting China.
In The Age Of AI, Do We Have The Right To Die In Peace?
Companies are using AI to virtually bring back the dead via “grief tech”—to comfort relatives or, in other cases, disseminate the likeness of deceased celebrities.