China is aggressively advancing its artificial intelligence capabilities, leveraging open-source models and state backing to challenge American technological leadership. Steve Yates breaks down the national security, economic, and cultural risks facing everyday families if the United States loses its decisive edge in compute. From military readiness to data privacy and influence operations, he delivers clear, common-sense guidance on why securing American innovation is critical to protecting Main Street.

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