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Vance emphasized that the U.S. currently holds a massive head start, possessing the full AI stack—a combination of cutting-edge semiconductor design, advanced algorithms, and research that evolves daily. This technological infrastructure provides a foundation for transformative applications across industries and affords the U.S. the liberty to innovate freely, unlike some nations pursuing restrictive policies.
While acknowledging global competition, he aligned with the view that America’s open environment is fostering the most rapid and profound advancements in AI. "America is letting innovation flourish," Vance noted, contrasting this approach with countries attempting to regulate AI into submission.