AI, Innovation and Risk: Can the U.S. Maintain Its Market Dominance?

Lutz Finger, a visiting senior lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra explore AI’s transformative potential, the competitive landscape and policy imperatives for maintaining U.S. leadership.The two address ways to balance opportunity with risk across three key lenses—citizens, enterprises and government—and discuss how AI is reshaping the workforce, daily life and privacy. The conversation also covers digital literacy, operational transformation, regulatory challenges, national security and public sector innovation.What You'll LearnHow AI is shaping the U.S. market and global competitivenessThe role of AI in economic growth, security and societal impactThe three lenses of AI impact: citizens, enterprises and governmentThe Cornell Keynotes podcast is brought to you by eCornell, which offers more than 250 online certificate programs to help professionals advance their careers and organizations.Learn more in our AI certificate programs, including Designing and Building AI Solutions, authored by Lutz Finger.Did you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast? Watch the full Keynote. Follow eCornell on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.