In the U.S. military and intelligence communities, we can’t cut corners. We must equip our highly trained people with the most advanced weapons and the most powerful technology available—because lives, missions, and the defense of freedom depend on it. So why would we shortchange our troops and analysts by undermining artificial intelligence (AI), the very technology that’s quickly becoming one of the most decisive capabilities in the 21st Century? […]
On July 23rd, President Trump released his administration’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan, a wide-ranging, whole-of-government approach to winning the AI race. As a lifelong Democrat and public servant, there are very few issue areas on which I agree with President Trump. But his plan for American AI leadership is a strong step in pursuing a goal that must transcend the wide partisan divide: ensuring the United States – and not our foreign adversaries – is who shapes the digital future. […]
The next 24 months could shape the next 100 years. That’s how fast artificial intelligence is moving, according to the world’s top technologists. And right now, the U.S. and China are locked in a neck-and-neck race to develop the next frontier: AI systems that don’t just follow commands, but reason, plan, and improve themselves. […]
China is racing to out-pace America in artificial intelligence (AI) development and deployment, and it is making serious progress. To stay ahead, America needs a national innovation strategy that strengthens all the pillars of our leadership, from data and infrastructure to talent and adoption. Thankfully, political leaders on both sides of the aisle are waking up to the intensity and importance of this race and many are implementing smart policies to ensure America maintains our edge. […]
The United States is in a race it cannot afford to lose. China is rapidly gaining ground in artificial intelligence (AI), utilizing open-source models to disseminate powerful, low-cost AI systems rooted in authoritarian values globally. These models aren’t just competing – they’re starting to win, and if left unchecked, they could become the foundation of the world’s digital infrastructure. To protect our national security, economic future, and democratic ideals, the United States must ensure that it leads in both open- and closed-source AI development. […]
The U.S. is in a high-stakes race with China to lead in artificial intelligence (AI). The winner will gain a decades-long advantage in national security, economic prosperity, and global influence. But instead of playing to win, some policymakers are attempting to slow us down. […]
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? […]
Eighty years ago, New Mexico played a pivotal role in helping America win a global technology race against an authoritarian power. By developing the atomic bomb, New Mexico helped shift the course of World War II and ensure our security prosperity and the advancement of American values. […]
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. […]
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. […]