The 1990 Institute is pleased to invite you to our latest webinar: Understanding the AI Boom: Power, Politics & the Future of U.S.-China Relations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how nations compete, how economies grow, and how cultures evolve. At the heart of this global shift is the U.S.-China relationship, where the race for AI leadership is emerging as a modern Cold War — a watershed moment signaling that the AI revolution is no longer distant, but already here. And when it comes to the U.S. and China, many are seeing the future of tech as an existential race that needs to be won.

For a generation raised in the era of smartphones, AI isn’t a futuristic idea—it’s part of everyday life. This webinar invites educators, parents, students, and community members to look beyond the headlines and build a deeper understanding of the global forces shaping our digital and physical world today.

In this webinar, we’ll examine the societal, ethical, and geopolitical dimensions of technology. Our aim is to lay the groundwork for modern digital literacy including empowering educators to teach it with clarity and confidence. This session is designed for everyone interested in becoming a more informed global citizen in this rapidly evolving digital age. This virtual webinar is open to all audiences, with a segment at the end devoted to high school educators teaching contemporary history, economics, technology and social studies.

Speakers:

Graham Webster — Editor-in-Chief, DigiChina Project, Stanford University — a policy expert on U.S.-China technology relations.

Zeyi Yang — Senior Writer, WIRED — a journalist covering the cultural and human impact of China’s digital revolution.

Clay Dube — Director Emeritus, USC U.S.-China Institute (USCI) — an expert in historical U.S.-China relations.