This podcast episode explores the origins and purpose of the Special Competitive Studies Project (SESP) and the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI), both of which focus on addressing competition from China. It discusses the different approaches taken by these commissions in developing AI strategies and also compares the AI capabilities of the United States and China. Additionally, the episode highlights the need for institutional reform in the AI era and introduces the OffsetX strategy for military operations. It also discusses the challenges and potential of AI-enabled systems in warfare, as well as the US's export controls on China's semiconductor industry. The episode concludes by mentioning the upcoming Eye on A.I. Expo, which aims to showcase technology and facilitate conversations in the AI space.