In his address at the 2024 World Economic Forum, Jake Sullivan, the United States National Security Advisor, discussed the importance of technology in global security and warfare.

He highlighted the U.S.’s restrictions on exports of advanced semiconductor manufacturing tools, supercomputing capabilities, and advanced chips, which are crucial to military platforms.

Sullivan emphasized the importance of increasing investment in science and technology, nurturing STEM talent, and protecting these technological advantages through alliances and partnerships with other nations.