Part 12/15:
- National Advantage: The U.S., with its technological ecosystem, political flexibility, and innovation capacity, could capitalize on being the first to deploy such AI governance, leading to global leadership.
Challenges and Caveats
While the vision of a 2027 AI-driven society is compelling, it relies on perfect coordination and execution—a highly optimistic, and arguably naïve, assumption. Several hurdles threaten to derail this trajectory:
Institutional Paralysis: Governance structures are inherently resistant to rapid change, designed for stability rather than disruption.
Entrenched Power: Elites—corporate, political, and military—may oppose or sabotage such transformations to protect their interests.