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A highly precise form of CRISPR gene editing technology that can change a single letter (base) of the genetic code. This technology was successfully used in vivo to correct a specific point mutation in a human patient.
Region currently experiencing intense conflict, where Shapiro advocates for US interests focused on stability and peace.
Government regulations managed by the US Commerce Department that restrict the sale of advanced technology, like high-end semiconductors, to certain countries, particularly China. These controls are a key tactic in the broader US-China Chip War.
A new US foreign policy framework championed by the Trump administration. It involves partnering with resource-rich nations, especially in the Middle East, on AI development to secure investment in US infrastructure and ensure alignment with the American tech stack over China's.
The CEO of Google, whose leadership is implicitly discussed in the context of Google's launch of Gemini and the company's strategic imperative to compete in the AI space.
A major foreign holder of US debt. A recent, sharp increase in Japanese government bond yields is a warning sign of a potential global credit selloff, which could force Japan to sell its US Treasury holdings, further driving up US interest rates.
The upper chamber of the United States Congress. It must now review, debate, and likely amend the spending bill passed by the House, facing pressure to make it more fiscally responsible.