On Friday, September 5, at 10:30 a.m. ET, the Atlantic Council hosted a conversation exploring the technology and trust relationships that shape global artificial intelligence infrastructure.

As AI systems become increasingly integral to national security, economic competitiveness, and democratic governance, ensuring trustworthy infrastructure and resilient supply chains has become essential. 

This discussion explored strategies to measure, communicate, and govern the trustworthiness of critical AI components: data, models, semiconductors, data centers, talent, and capital. Speakers addressed questions around building resilient AI ecosystems, managing technological dependencies, ensuring transparency in AI development, and fostering international cooperation while maintaining competitive advantages. 

This was the first event in a new Atlantic Council series on the geopolitics of artificial intelligence.

This event took place in person at the Atlantic Council’s headquarters in Washington, DC. The event was livestreamed on ACTV, YouTube, and X.

Opening Remarks

Jenna Ben-Yehuda
Executive Vice President
Atlantic Council

Speakers

Kemba Walden
President
Paladin Global Institute

Jayshree Ullal
Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson
Arista Networks

Sarah Myers West
Co-Executive Director
AI Now Institute

Moderated by

Trey Herr
Senior Director, Cyber Statecraft Initiative
Atlantic Council

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