Episode 6 - Allies, Adversaries, and AI
From Action Plan to Mission Impact
Episode 6: Allies, Adversaries, and AI
In this episode of INSA's From Action Plan to Mission Impact: Key Takeaways from America's AI Action Plan podcast, host Chitra Sivanandam sits down with Chip Usher, Senior Director for Intelligence at SCSP, to discuss how AI is reshaping global competition, diplomacy, and national security. Together, they examine Pillar Three of America’s AI Action Plan, focusing on international leadership, trusted partnerships, and strategic competition with adversaries such as China. Chip shares insights on AI standards, supply chain security, global adoption, and the importance of building trusted AI ecosystems with allies. They also discuss the role of public-private partnerships, AI security, and how the United States can advance a democratic vision for AI while strengthening its position in the global technology landscape.
