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However, the vision of post-scarcity, AI-driven abundance warrants caution. Fei Lee warns that robotics and physical dexterity lag behind, and widespread scarcity reduction might depend heavily on policy decisions and distributional factors. While AI can democratize knowledge and services like healthcare and transportation, the economic benefits may not be evenly distributed without intentional efforts.
Global Strategic Considerations and Sovereignty
As nations race to develop superintelligence, geopolitical strategies come into focus. Schmidt emphasizes that:
- The United States currently holds an edge, thanks to robust capital markets and advanced manufacturing like TSMC's chip fabs.