The Geopolitics of Tech Research and Development

Scientific innovation—especially in AI, biotech, and quantum—are matters of national security, ethics, and global influence.

Book Review: “Pioneering Progress: American Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy” by William Bonvillian

Sheeva Azma reviews William Bonvillian’s book, “Pioneering Progress,” which discusses the roles of innovation and innovation policy in the US economy.

The Role of Secrecy in US Semiconductor Policy

In this 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting recap blog, Sheeva recounts a session talking about the challenges of maintaining secrecy as a semiconductor company.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink — A Sci-Fi Dream or the Next Big Thing in Brain Implants?

In this post, Fancy Comma, LLC’s Sheeva Azma recaps Elon Musk’s recent Neuralink livestream event held on August 28, 2020.