Air Force Vice Chief of Staff
Gen. David Allvin arrived at Logan International Airport on Monday and stepped off the aircraft with an extra sense of urgency. His flight wasn’t late, nor was he running behind schedule for his meeting in downtown Boston. Allvin’s deliberate stride was appropriate to the stark reality the Air Force faces – the pacing threat China poses to U.S. national defense.
A report released by the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence last week outlined China’s continued pursuit of advanced AI technology and its intent to surpass U.S. efforts. For the U.S. to stave off competition and remain relevant, the report outlined actions to take, including building digital talent pipelines to develop and field tech experts.