The WFEA Morning Update

AI Innovation and Global Competition with Carrie Sheffield
AI Innovation and Global Competition with Carrie Sheffield

AI and technology innovation expert Carrie Sheffield, Director of the Center for AI and Technology (Independent Women), joins the show to discuss her latest article, “Our Sputnik Moment: America Cannot Cede the AI Revolution to China.”

In this segment, we explore:

The Race for AI Supremacy: Why the current advancement in artificial intelligence represents a critical “Sputnik moment” for American innovation and national security.

The Threat from China: How global competitors are investing heavily in AI capabilities and what is at stake if the U.S. falls behind.

Securing the Future: Key policy steps and technological initiatives required to maintain American leadership in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

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