Jon Schmid

Apr 24, 2024 | rand.org | David A. Shlapak |Jon Schmid |Chad J. R

Key Findings RAND researchers developed a framework that can measure S&T progress of foreign competing nations to help determine what should warrant the attention of DoD decisionmakers.

Aug 16, 2023 | rand.org | Jon Schmid

A study earlier this year asserted China has a “stunning lead” in essential technologies. And it wasn't the first time this claim has been made. But are these claims based in reality? When assessing the global impact and reach of American companies like Amazon, Apple, OpenAI, Boeing, Moderna, Microsoft and Google, it's not immediately clear the United States is lagging in technological innovation.

Aug 15, 2023 | defensenews.com | Jon Schmid

A study earlier this year asserted China has a “stunning lead” in essential technologies. And it wasn’t the first time this claim has been made. But are these claims based in reality? When assessing the global impact and reach of American companies like Amazon, Apple, OpenAI, Boeing, Moderna, Microsoft and Google, it’s not immediately clear the United States is lagging in technological innovation.