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However, the transformative potential extends beyond software. A significant frontier is embodied AI—robotics—which will increasingly populate physical space with billions of autonomous machines. These robots, of all shapes and sizes, are poised to undertake tasks across myriad sectors, making it crucial for the U.S. to lead the design and manufacturing of these next-generation machines.
The Historical Foundation: The American System and Industrial Ascendancy
To understand where the U.S. stands today, the historical context of industrial policies offers valuable lessons. Prominent historical figures like Alexander Hamilton and William McKinley laid the groundwork for America's industrial rise in the 19th and early 20th centuries.