FAI Policy Director Robert Bellafiore Featured in The New Atlantis Discussion on West's AI-Biotech Dilemma with China

Washington, D.C. – Robert Bellafiore, Managing Director for Policy at the Foundation for American Innovation (FAI), is featured in the latest issue of The New Atlantis journal, contributing to a critical discussion on the escalating technological competition between the West and China. The Foundation for American Innovation announced Bellafiore's appearance on social media, highlighting the journal's focus on the profound strategic choices facing democratic nations.

The New Atlantis, a journal of ideas, frames the core challenge as a stark dilemma for Western societies. According to a statement from the journal, the issue explores how "the race with China over AI, biotech, and more poses a hard dilemma: win by embracing technologies that make us more like our enemy — or protect ourselves from tech dehumanization but become subjects to a totalitarian menace." This encapsulates the tension between technological imperative and the preservation of democratic values.

Bellafiore brings extensive experience to this debate, having previously served as an Analyst at Baron Public Affairs and a Policy Advisor at the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee. His work at the FAI centers on the intersection of innovation, governance, and national security. He has contributed to numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, City Journal, and The American Conservative, frequently addressing topics related to technology's societal impact and geopolitical implications.

His previous writings, such as "The Age of Economic Warfare" in City Journal, underscore his focus on how economic and technological levers are increasingly intertwined with national security and international relations. Bellafiore's insights often delve into the strategic considerations necessary for the United States to maintain its competitive edge while upholding its foundational principles.

The Foundation for American Innovation, a U.S. think-tank, studies the intersection of technology and public policy, aiming to foster American leadership in innovation. Bellafiore's involvement in this New Atlantis issue signals the growing urgency among policy experts to address the complex ethical and strategic questions arising from rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and biotechnology within a competitive global landscape. The ongoing dialogue is crucial for shaping future policy in this critical domain.