Best PRC Media Podcasts (2025)

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Global Reciprocal Tariffs, Xi Jinping’s PLA Purges, and China’s Military Aggression Against Taiwan 38:50

39m ago38:50

38:50

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu analyzes the latest round of global reciprocal tariffs and the role China plays in the current global economy. Next, we look into the latest round of purges including top People's Liberation Army General He Weidong and what this means for Xi Jinping’s political cadre and the Central Military Commiss…

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Taiwan Counters Pro-Beijing Influence, CK Hutchinson-BlackRock Deal, and Secretary Hegseth Visits the Indo-Pacific 29:37

8d ago29:37

29:37

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu details Taiwan’s decision to revoke visas for several pro-Beijing social media influencers and the island’s continued efforts to counter Chinese coercion. Next, we take a look at the latest development in sales negotiations for port operations near the Panama Canal owned by Hong Kong based CK Hutchi…

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US Agency for Global Media, Niger Expels Chinese Oil Executives, and ODNI’s Report on CCP Leadership Corruption 36:27

15d ago36:27

36:27

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu details the recent termination of United States federal grants for US Agency for Global Media outlets including Voice of America, and what this means for information access in China. Next, he explores Niger’s decision to expel three Chinese oil executives over wage disputes between local and expatri…

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TSMC’s $100bn Investment, PRC Student Visas, and Taiwan Resists the CCP’s United Front 31:44

21d ago31:44

31:44

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu details Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (TSMC) $100bn investment and reaffirmed commitment to supporting US-based semiconductor production. Next, we explore the latest initiative from the House of Representatives that takes aim at Chinese student visas and the current imbalance in US-China …

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US Reciprocal Tariffs, Beijing’s Wolf Warrior Rhetoric, and China’s Two Sessions 21:20

27d ago21:20

21:20

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu examines the latest round of reciprocal U.S. tariffs on imported goods from China, Mexico, and Canada, and why China remains the focus of U.S. trade policy. Next, Miles responds to comments from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding China’s readiness for any conflict, trade or otherwise. Las…

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Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting, Thailand’s Uyghur Deportation, and Trump’s Gold Card 29:12

1M ago29:12

29:12

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting and what the development in US-Ukraine relations could mean for China. Next, Miles examines Thailand’s recent deportation of 40 Uyghur men to China and explains how this disturbing exchange is a strategic outcome of China’s expanding coercive campaign …

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AI explained: The EU AI Act, the Colorado AI Act and the EDPB 22:33

1M ago22:33

22:33

Partners Catherine Castaldo, Andy Splittgerber, Thomas Fischl and Tyler Thompson discuss various recent AI acts around the world, including the EU AI Act and the Colorado AI Act, as well as guidance from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on AI models and data protection. The team presents an in-depth explanation of the different acts and po…

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Rectification of Names, Xi Jinping’s Tech Summit, and China’s Legal Warfare Campaign 33:38

1M ago33:38

33:38

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the name changes made across the US State Department’s website and why these designations carrying significant implications for US foreign policy toward China. Next, Miles peels back the curtain on Xi Jinping’s latest meeting with high-profile leaders in China’s technology sector, and whethe…

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Revisiting the US-Transatlantic Relationship, New Reciprocal Tariffs, and China’s Model of Self-Enrichment 38:53

2M ago38:53

38:53

In this week’s episode of China Insider, expert Miles Yu unpacks the latest announcements from the Department of Defense regarding United States involvement in the Ukraine War and NATO, and the implications of the shift in strategic focus toward the evolving China threat. Next, Miles analyzes the latest universal and reciprocal tariff announcements…

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Navigating NIS2: What businesses need to know 21:17

2M ago21:17

21:17

Catherine Castaldo, Christian Leuthner and Asélle Ibraimova dive into the implications of the new Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive, exploring its impact on cybersecurity compliance across the EU. They break down key changes, including expanded sector coverage, stricter reporting obligations and tougher penalties for noncompliance. …

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Trump 2.0 China Strategy, US Tariff Policy, and China’s Food and Mouth Disease 41:40

2M ago41:40

41:40

In this week’s episode of China Insider, expert Miles Yu breaks down the first month of Trump 2.0, and where China fits into the new administration’s foreign policy strategy and strategic response from Beijing. Next, Miles takes a detailed look at the developing United States tariff strategy toward China, and why this has been such a focus of headl…

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AI explained: AI and the Colorado AI Act 34:21

2M ago34:21

34:21

Tyler Thompson sits down with Abigail Walker to break down the Colorado AI Act, which was passed at the end of the 2024 legislative session to prevent algorithmic discrimination. The Colorado AI Act is the first comprehensive law in the United States that directly and exclusively targets AI and GenAI systems. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello, …

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Navigating the Digital Operational Resilience Act 15:17

2M ago15:17

15:17

Catherine Castaldo, Christian Leuthner and Asélle Ibraimova break down DORA, the Digital Operational Resilience Act, which is new legislation that aims to enhance the cybersecurity and resilience of the financial sector in the European Union. DORA sets out common standards and requirements for these entities so they can identify, prevent, mitigate …

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Insider Interview: Damon Wilson of the National Endowment for Democracy 42:05

2M ago42:05

42:05

Miles sits down with Damon Wilson, president and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), the primary American foundation supporting democracy worldwide. They discuss a wide range of issues vital to global freedom and democracy, including NED’s origins, mission and current projects, America's role in the world, and the importance of prese…

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EU/Germany: Damages after data breach/scraping – Groundbreaking case law 20:15

4M ago20:15

20:15

In its first leading judgment (decision of November 18, 2024, docket no.: VI ZR 10/24), the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) dealt with claims for non-material damages pursuant to Art. 82 GDPR following a scraping incident. According to the BGH, a proven loss of control or well-founded fear of misuse of the scraped data by third parties is suf…

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TikTok, Free Speech, and Americans' Stance on US Foreign Affairs 16:53

4M ago16:53

16:53

In this episode of China Insider, China Center Director Miles Yu analyzes the landmark ruling by the DC Appeals Court against TikTok that upholds legal protection of free speech against foreign adversaries’ malign influence. He also discusses a new opinion survey revealing the pulse of the nation on U.S. leadership in world affairs, the dramatic up…

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AI explained: AI in the UK insurance market 13:12

4M ago13:12

13:12

Laura-May Scott and Emily McMahan navigate the intricate relationship between AI and professional liability insurance, offering valuable insights and practical advice for businesses in the AI era. Our hosts, both lawyers in Reed Smith’s Insurance Recovery Group in London, delve into AI’s transformative impact on the UK insurance market, focusing on…

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Xi's Latest Military Purge, Assessing Effectiveness of Tariffs, and Capital Repatriation 18:56

4M ago18:56

18:56

In this week's China Insider, expert Miles Yu discusses the peculiar purge of Admiral Miao Hua and why this should not come as a surprise to anyone. Next he does a deep dive into the contentious issue of tariffs on Chinese imports, and finishes by analyzing China's draconian restrictions of free capital flows by foreign companies.…

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Xi Jinping's Red Lines, More Violent Killings in China, and Escalation in Ukraine 19:41

5M ago19:41

19:41

In their meeting in Peru, Xi Jinping laid out 4 "red lines" to President Joe Biden, detailing the issues where he expects the US to avoid interference in the affairs of the Chinese Communist Party. Expert Miles Yu unpacks these red lines and what they mean for Donald Trump's incoming administration. Next, Miles covers a brutal killing in mainland C…

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AI explained: AI and cybersecurity threat 21:05

5M ago21:05

21:05

Our latest podcast covers the legal and practical implications of AI-enhanced cyberattacks; the EU AI Act and other relevant regulations; and the best practices for designing, managing and responding to AI-related cyber risks. Partner Christian Leuthner in Frankfurt, partner Cynthia O'Donoghue in London with counsel Asélle Ibraimova share their ins…

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Trump's Re-election, The Future of US-China Relations, and Chinese Youth Take to the Streets 26:47

5M ago26:47

26:47

Former President Donald Trump has been reelected, so we open this week with Miles Yu’s take on the how and why of Trump’s reelection and what it says about the state of the American people and American democracy. Next, Miles previews what Trump’s reelection means for United States–China relations, how the Chinese Communist Party might react, and wh…

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Election Day, Chinese Interference, and the China–Russia–North Korea Axis 22:53

5M ago22:53

22:53

It’s election day! If you haven’t already, go do your civic duty and vote. With that settled, we open this week with Miles on just what makes American democracy so unique and influential around the globe. Everyone worldwide has a vested interest in the outcomes of our elections, and China is no exception. Miles reviews the Chinese Communist Party’s…

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The BRICS Dilemma, China and India’s New Border, and Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Battle of Guningtou 30:54

5M ago30:54

30:54

Hudson expert Miles Yu opens with his assessment of the BRICS summit held last week in Kazan, Russia, and whether it accomplished anything other than a moral victory for Vladimir Putin’s legitimatization campaign. Second, he analyzes the conveniently timed agreement between China and India over their longstanding border dispute in the Himalayas and…

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DPRK Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Reviewing U.S. Tariffs, and China's Nobel Conundrum 27:42

6M ago27:42

27:42

South Korean intelligence services have revealed credible evidence that North Korea has deployed upwards of 12,000 troops for training and ultimately combat alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine. Miles Yu analyzes the significance of this escalation what this signals for the anti-western axis of Russia, China and North Korea. Second, with the…

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AI explained: AI regulations and PRC court decisions in China 21:08

6M ago21:08

21:08

Reed Smith lawyers Cheryl Yu (Hong Kong) and Barbara Li (Beijing) explore the latest developments in AI regulation and litigation in China. They discuss key compliance requirements and challenges for AI service providers and users, as well as the emerging case law on copyright protection and liability of AI-generated content. They also share tips a…

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President Lai Calls for Taiwanese Unity, Chinese Stocks Fall, CCP Arrests Taiwanese Businessmen 25:14

6M ago25:14

25:14

We start with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s “Double Ten” speech last week, which commemorated Taiwan’s National Day on October 10. President Lai laid out his government’s agenda and called for cooperation to bring political unity to Taiwan. Next, we detail the dramatic rise and fall of China’s stock market in the last two weeks and why the Chi…

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AI explained: AI and financial services 24:43

6M ago24:43

24:43

Reed Smith partners Claude Brown and Romin Dabir discuss the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in the financial services sector. They cover the regulatory, liability, competition and operational risks of using AI, as well as the potential benefits for compliance, customer service and financial inclusion. They also explore the …

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China and Taiwan's Rival National Days, CCP Feigns Peace Offering to Taiwan, and China's Goals in Middle East 29:37

6M ago29:37

29:37

On October 1st the Chinese Communist Party commemorated 75 years of CCP rule over mainland China. Meanwhile October 10th serves as Taiwan's national day. For two countries, so geographically close, and so historically tied, to share national days so close and historically tied, creates an obvious political rivalry. Miles Yu lays out for us how this…

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Insider Interview: Exposing and Confronting the CCP’s Genocidal Subjugation of It’s People (feat. Olivia Enos) 43:08

6M ago43:08

43:08

Human rights sat decidedly at the core of the bi-lateral relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States during the cold war. International awareness, dissident support and tangible accountability measures made human rights a powerful tool in the US arsenal to combat communist influence. Yet, today we don't see the same clarity in polic…

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AI explained: AI in shipping and aviation 18:37

6M ago18:37

18:37

This episode highlights the new benefits, risks and impacts on operations that artificial intelligence is bringing to the transportation industry. Reed Smith transportation industry lawyers Han Deng and Oliver Beiersdorf explain how AI can improve sustainability in shipping and aviation by optimizing routes and reducing fuel consumption. They empha…

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AI explained: AI and banking 18:16

6M ago18:16

18:16

Emerging technology lawyers Therese Craparo, Anthony Diana and Howard Womersley Smith discuss the rapid advancements in AI in the financial services industry. AI systems have much to offer but most bank compliance departments cannot keep up with the pace of integration. The speakers explain: If financial institutions turn to outside vendors to impl…

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International Traffic in the Taiwan Strait, China's Interests in Ukraine, Shigeru Ishiba Elected in Japan 27:57

6M ago27:57

27:57

For the first time ever a Japanese destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait, and on the same day naval vessels from Australia and New Zealand also sailed together through the disputed waterway. Miles Yu gives us the background behind the strait's importance for setting the tone with regard to international partnership against Chinese aggression. …

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AI explained: AI and the impact on medical devices in the EU 24:37

7M ago24:37

24:37

Regulatory lawyers Cynthia O’Donoghue and Wim Vandenberghe explore the European Union’s newly promulgated AI Act; namely, its implications for medical device manufacturers. They examine amazing new opportunities being created by AI, but they also warn that medical-device researchers and manufacturers have special responsibilities if they use AI to …

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AI explained: AI and governance 27:46

7M ago27:46

27:46

Reed Smith emerging tech lawyers Andy Splittgerber in Munich and Cynthia O’Donoghue in London join entertainment & media lawyer Monique Bhargava in Chicago to delve into the complexities of AI governance. From the EU AI Act to US approaches, we explore common themes, potential pitfalls and strategies for responsible AI deployment. Discover how comp…

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The Quad's Future, Another Xenophobic Stabbing, and New Bans in U.S-China Trade War 28:01

7M ago28:01

28:01

With President Joe Biden's final Quad meeting taking place last weekend, Miles Yu gives us some background on the multilateral group of nations, and it's importance in defining, and bringing order to, the Indo-Pacific. Next, we cover the continued rise of violent xenophobia inside China in light of another stabbing and death of a 10-year old Japane…

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AI explained: AI and recent HHS activity with HIPAA considerations 12:08

7M ago12:08

12:08

Reed Smith partners share insights about U.S. Department of Health and Human Services initiatives to stave off misuse of AI in the health care space. Wendell Bartnick and Vicki Tankle discuss a recent executive order that directs HHS to regulate AI’s impact on health care data privacy and security and investigate whether AI is contributing to medic…

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AI explained: AI and shipping 16:21

7M ago16:21

16:21

AI-driven autonomous ships raise legal questions, and shipowners need to understand autonomous systems’ limitations and potential risks. Reed Smith partners Susan Riitala and Thor Maalouf discuss new kinds of liability for owners of autonomous ships, questions that may occur during transfer of assets, and new opportunities for investors. ----more--…

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Chinese Adoptions Stopped, Investment Bankers Jailed, and Nationalist Sports Fans Embarrassed 30:18

7M ago30:18

30:18

The Chinese Communist Party announced that it will no longer allow international adoptions of Chinese children. Hudson expert Miles Yu analyzes whether the cause is demographics, politics, or something else. Then we move to the recent detention of Chinese investment bankers to evaluate why the CCP is going after them now, and how the move could spo…

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AI explained: AI and the German workplace 26:37

7M ago26:37

26:37

In this episode, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and German labor law. Labor and employment lawyers Judith Becker and Elisa Saier discuss key German employment laws that must be kept in mind when using AI in the workplace; employer liability for AI-driven decisions and actions; the potential elimination of jobs in certain pro…

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NY Political Advisor Indicted as Chinese Agent, Chinese Veteran Mistreatment, and Lai Turns Annexation Tables 31:52

7M ago31:52

31:52

Linda Sun, a New York public official and senior advisor for New York governors Cuomo and Hochol, has been charged with being a Chinese agent while in office. Miles Yu addresses what she is accused of, and takes a wider look at the history of Chinese espionage. Next, we analyze why a seemingly local fender-bender turned into a microcosm demonstrati…

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AI explained: Open-source AI 26:59

7M ago26:59

26:59

Reed Smith partners Howard Womersley Smith and Bryan Tan with AI Verify community manager Harish Pillay discuss why transparency and explain-ability in AI solutions are essential, especially for clients who will not accept a “black box” explanation. Subscribers to AI models claiming to be “open source” may be disappointed to learn the model had pro…

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AI explained: AI and product liability in life sciences 35:06

7M ago35:06

35:06

The rapid integration of AI and machine learning in the medical device industry offers exciting capabilities but also new forms of liability. Join us for an exciting podcast episode as we delve into the surge in AI-enabled medical devices. Product liability lawyers Mildred Segura, Jamie Lanphear and Christian Castile focus on AI-related issues like…

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IBM Exits China, CCP Launches Housing Pension System, and Chines Coast Guard Rams Philippine Ship 24:38

7M ago24:38

24:38

IBM announced they'll be ending their research and development operations in China, impacting over 1,000 jobs. But they're not cutting these jobs, just relocating them outside of China. Miles explains why. Next, Miles details the CCP's new "housing pension system" and closes with the latest collision in the South China Sea when a Chinese Coast Guar…

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Hudson Fellows Urge International Recognition of Taiwan, Economic Nationalism Strikes Again, and 120 Years of Deng Xiaoping's Legacy 23:37

8M ago23:37

23:37

Senior Fellow, Miles Yu, reacts to our very own Hudson colleague, Nikki Haley, who delivered a speech in Taiwan last week urging the US to do more to elevate Taiwan on the international stage. But how? Next he details the dangerous trend of economic nationalism under the Chines Communist Party in light of an Olympic medalist buying an iPhone instea…

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AI explained: AI and e-discovery 27:48

8M ago27:48

27:48

Reed Smith and its lawyers have used machine-assisted case preparation tools for many years (and it launched the Gravity Stack subsidiary) to apply legal technology that cuts costs, saves labor and extracts serious questions faster for senior lawyers to review. Partners David Cohen, Anthony Diana and Therese Craparo discuss how generative AI is cre…

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Millionaires Flee China, CCP Money Floods US Universities, and Doping Overshadows Chinese Olympians 32:37

8M ago32:37

32:37

Miles Yu examines the large exodus of wealthy Chinese who are working to get their money out of China, revealing why this is happening, where the money is going, and how they are pulling it off. Next, he focuses on the Chinese Communist Party’s flood of money into American colleges and why US universities are still so attractive to Chinese academic…

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Insider Interview: Confronting the CCP by Learning from past Mistakes (feat. James Fennell & Bradley Thayer) 41:35

8M ago41:35

41:35

How much engagement is too much engagement with the Chinese Communist Party? How do we hold the CCP accountable? What kind of policy has ever worked to change CCP behavior? Authors of the new book Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure James Fennell and Bradley Thayer join host Miles Yu to answer these questions by looking …

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AI explained: AI and building the ecosystem in Singapore 17:17

8M ago17:17

17:17

Singapore is developing ethics and governance guidelines to shape the development and use of responsible AI, and the island nation’s approach could become a blueprint for other countries. Reed Smith partner Bryan Tan and Raju Chellam, editor-in-chief of the AI Ethics & Governance Body of Knowledge, examine concerns and costs of AI, including impact…

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The CCP Attacks Online Freedom, Tim Walz and the History of US China Hands, and BRI Protests? 24:43

8M ago24:43

24:43

The Chinese Communist Party is looking at a new big-brother-esque tech policy that would assign Chinese citizens a cyber-ID for their online activity. Miles Yu details why this is another totalitarian move meant to monitor speech, control dissidents, and limit online freedom. Second, amidst Kamala Harris’s selection of Tim Walz as her running mate,…

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AI explained: AI and government contracts 27:02

8M ago27:02

27:02

Regulatory and investigations partner Kendra Perkins Norwood invites former U.S. GSA Associate Administrator Krystal Brumfield to discuss how the federal government is gaining an understanding of AI’s uses in procurement. They also explain how the General Services Administration and other federal agencies are using AI to streamline and safeguard th…

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