Is the US AI competitiveness flashing red lights? AI encryption czar Sacks: Immigration policies lead to talent drain, and Chinese AI has caught up.

AI encryption Tsar David Sacks and his Silicon Valley partners discussed the development direction, government policies, and global competitive situation of the American AI industry in the latest episode of the 'All-In Podcast' on 2/15. He emphasized that the United States should proactively seize opportunities in the field of AI, rather than succumb to fears of risks. The loss of high-end talents has become an important issue, and China's AI competitiveness has been gradually increasing.

Do not limit yourself, please focus on staying ahead in the AI field

Sacks pointed out that in the past few years, the discussion on AI has almost revolved around 'risks' and 'regulation', with governments and the media focusing on how to prevent AI from getting out of control. But he thinks that this kind of discourse is a bit exaggerated, instead it ties the United States' hands and feet. 'AI technology will definitely continue to develop, this unstoppable trend, instead of strict control, it is better to focus on how to keep the United States ahead and truly unleash the value of this technology.'

Sacks also mentioned that China's DeepSeek AI project has shown the world that the United States does not dominate the advantage of AI technology. 'If we keep discussing how to restrict AI, China will take the opportunity to catch up, and the United States will be marginalized instead.'

Immigration policy is related to the development of AI, and Sacks urges not to let the United States lose its competitiveness

In addition to the AI industry, Sacks also expressed his views on immigration policy. He believes that the past success of the United States relied on "attracting the smartest people from around the world". But now there is a problem. While the US is relaxing immigration policies for low-skilled workers, it is not providing better conditions for high-skilled talents, which greatly affects the long-term development of the United States.

"If the United States simply opens its borders indiscriminately and allows a large number of low-skilled immigrants to enter without actively attracting high-end talents such as AI engineers, then in the long run, the technological and economic competitiveness of the United States will definitely decline." He believes that immigration policies should be more targeted, focusing on how to attract talents that are beneficial to the United States, rather than indiscriminately opening the borders.

He also emphasized that many leaders in the technology industry, entrepreneurs, and even the engineers behind DeepSeek graduated from universities in the United States. However, due to issues with the US immigration policy, these individuals eventually returned to their own countries for development, "This is simply giving opportunities to the opponents for the United States!" Sacks expressed regret.

Will AI take away jobs? Sacks believes the opportunities are greater than the threats

Sacks's view on the concern that AI will replace human jobs is more optimistic. He believes that the essence of AI is a 'productivity tool' that can help humans work more efficiently, rather than completely replacing them. 'Historically, whenever new technologies emerge, they do eliminate certain jobs, but at the same time, they also create more new opportunities.'

He cited as an example that when the Internet first appeared, many people were worried that traditional media and retail industries would be eliminated, but in the end, more new job opportunities emerged. Such as Internet celebrities, community management, e-commerce, etc. 'The impact of AI should be similar to the Internet revolution back then, ultimately bringing far more opportunities than losses.'

Sacks also mentioned that many businesses have started to use AI to enhance productivity, allowing employees to complete tasks more quickly instead of directly laying off employees. "The key is whether people are willing to learn AI tools and make themselves more competitive. If you understand how to use AI, you will only become stronger in the future workplace."

Sacks is optimistic about the US economic and tariff policies, and the encryption strategy of the trade war

When it comes to the US economy, Sacks believes that the current government's tariffs and trade policies should be used more intelligently rather than blindly opening the market. "Many economists believe that free trade is beneficial to everyone, but the reality is that the current technology industry has a strong network effect (Network Effect). Once Chinese companies gain market dominance through subsidies, it will be quite difficult to overturn the situation."

He gave examples, such as DJI drones, Chinese electric vehicle brand BYD, and even the AI chip industry. Chinese companies rely on government subsidies to rapidly expand and eventually dominate the global market. "If the United States does not intervene in the market moderately and impose tariffs, when Chinese companies monopolize the market, we will have no chance."

Sacks believes that the appropriate tariff policy can ensure the development space for American domestic enterprises, especially in key industries such as semiconductors, AI, military technology, etc. The United States can no longer be overly friendly to Chinese enterprises. "We cannot allow the national security industry to be controlled by foreign countries. This is not just an economic issue, but also a national security issue."

Sacks emphasizes that the United States should take proactive action and not fall into passivity

In this interview, Sacks' core point of view is quite clear. Whether it's AI development, immigration policies, or trade strategies, the United States must actively confront. He emphasizes: 'Technology is changing the world, and we should not stop innovation because of fear of risks. Instead, we should seize opportunities to ensure that the United States continues to lead globally.'

He believes that for the future direction of the US government's policies, there should be "less ideological disputes and more practical strategies" in order to maintain America's leading position in the competition in AI and technology industries.

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