WASHINGTON FREE BEACON: .......------------------------....... The U.S.-China Competition for Global AI Supremacy https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vHoG!,w_1100,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe69452e4-6607-4d2a-8b08-4ce99724590f_1100x619.webp While the United States has an early lead in artificial intelligence (AI), America is not positioned for long-term AI leadership. China is investing trillions to win the tech race—targeting the four key pillars of AI strength: energy, infrastructure, talent, and adoption. Losing our AI edge would threaten America’s security, prosperity, and the values of freedom and openness that anchor the world’s digital future. Lawmakers must act decisively, starting by codifying and funding the national AI Action Plan. If they do, America can secure lasting AI leadership and create new jobs, higher wages, and breakthroughs in healthcare, education, and everyday life. Time is running out—America must act now, and with purpose. Learn more here. substackcdn.