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From the Ted Talk by Rob Toews: AI's single point of failure

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So where might things go from here? Let's briefly consider a few _____________ on this three-dimensional __________. Let's start with optimistic ________. Taiwan's central role in the global _____________ industry is often referred to as its “silicon ______.” The basic theory is this: because China depends so heavily on Taiwan for the chips that it needs to keep its own economy running, _____ will stop short of invading Taiwan and putting TSMC's production at risk. And because the rest of the world is likewise so dependent on TSMC, the United ______ and other powers will go to great lengths to protect the island and defend its sovereignty. Under this theory, while China may continue to build out its military and engage in cross-strait saber-rattling, it will stop short of kinetic action against Taiwan.

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  1. semiconductor
  2. china
  3. states
  4. possibilities
  5. chessboard
  6. scenario
  7. shield

Original Text


So where might things go from here? Let's briefly consider a few possibilities on this three-dimensional chessboard. Let's start with optimistic scenario. Taiwan's central role in the global semiconductor industry is often referred to as its “silicon shield.” The basic theory is this: because China depends so heavily on Taiwan for the chips that it needs to keep its own economy running, China will stop short of invading Taiwan and putting TSMC's production at risk. And because the rest of the world is likewise so dependent on TSMC, the United States and other powers will go to great lengths to protect the island and defend its sovereignty. Under this theory, while China may continue to build out its military and engage in cross-strait saber-rattling, it will stop short of kinetic action against Taiwan.

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