ICYMI: To win the AI race, put a 10 year freeze on state-level red tape

America is in a defining race for global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). The outcome will impact everything from national security and economic prosperity to the values embedded in tomorrow’s technologies. As China pours unprecedented resources into dominating the AI frontier, the United States faces a pivotal decision: will we clear the runway for innovation through a national innovation strategy, or will we let a blizzard of state-level regulations ground our AI ambitions? […]

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Why South Dakota should care who wins the AI race

From Ellsworth Air Force Base to its growing community of entrepreneurs and tech-savvy farmers, South Dakota knows that security, prosperity and innovation go hand in hand. But as the world races to harness artificial intelligence (AI), the next great battle for freedom and economic leadership is already underway – and it’s one American can’t afford to lose to China. […]

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ICYMI: An Overlooked Trade War: Europe’s Digital Trade War Against American Innovators

A trade war that’s been overlooked, but has been quietly underway the past several years, is Europe’s digital trade war against American innovators – and it’s growing larger and more destructive daily. The European Union (EU) has imposed billions in fines, compliance costs, and sweeping new rules against America’s most innovative tech companies while barely touching Chinese or European firms. These “digital tariffs” aim to boost Europe’s tech sector at America’s expense but instead weaken both sides of the Atlantic, to China’s benefit. […]

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Advancing America’s global AI leadership through digital diplomacy and strategic cooperation

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global landscape, America must seize the moment to lead AI’s development and deployment worldwide. By doing so, we can reinforce our alliances, secure our leadership in the technologies that will drive the 21st Century, and protect our national interests. To achieve this, we must leverage digital diplomacy, strengthen partnerships with the private sector, and deepen cooperation with our allies—all while countering the growing threats from China and Russia, who are working tirelessly to outpace us in AI and other critical technologies. […]

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