Schmidt's Complex Stance on China AI: Warning while Seeking Ties
• Eric Schmidt warned about China's AI industry as chair of the NSCAI, while also seeking AI connections there for himself
• Schmidt's foundation invested in a fund that invested in Chinese AI firms, including some blacklisted by the US
• Schmidt has financial interests in AI and investments affected by US AI policy, raising conflict concerns
• Schmidt has played both sides regarding China - warning about its AI rise, while sometimes advocating engagement
• US-China relations are complex - the nations are competitors but also interdependent technologically