💼 Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, warned against China's AI advancements via the NSCAI. 📧 Newly disclosed emails reveal Schmidt's pursuit of personal connections with China's AI industry, raising concerns about conflicts of interest. 💰 Tax filings show Schmidt's nonprofit foundation invested in a fund feeding into a private equity firm that backs Chinese tech companies, including AI firms. 🤝 Despite warnings about China's AI agenda, Schmidt sought potential engagements in China's AI sector. https://www.wired.com/story/eric-schmidt-china-ai-ties/?utm_source=ciwnews.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=ciw-news-18-apr #A Glance of China 行摄中国

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💼 Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, warned against China's AI advancements via the NSCAI.

📧 Newly disclosed emails reveal Schmidt's pursuit of personal connections with China's AI industry, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.

💰 Tax filings show Schmidt's nonprofit foundation invested in a fund feeding into a private equity firm that backs Chinese tech companies, including AI firms.

🤝 Despite warnings about China's AI agenda, Schmidt sought potential engagements in China's AI sector.

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Eric Schmidt Warned Against China’s AI Industry. Emails Show He Also Sought Connections to It

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