Can America Keep Its AI Advantage?

Artificial intelligence is transforming the global economy — but will America stay ahead? In this audio edition of Exploring Prosperity, host Robert Dewey examines whether U.S. innovation can outpace regulation, comparing today’s AI revolution to past eras when new technologies reshaped productivity, jobs, and global power. From Silicon Valley’s open-source momentum to Europe’s regulatory headwinds and China’s centralized push, this essay explores the balance between freedom, experimentation, and control — and why the future of prosperity may depend on which model wins. Topics include: * The real drivers of America’s AI edge * How overregulation could slow innovation * Lessons from past technology revolutions * The global race for AI leadership Listen to understand how policy choices today could decide whether AI accelerates prosperity — or stifles it. Thank you very much to our sponsors: Learn about what prices are actually doing by going to https://truflation.com/marketplace/us-inflation-rate * Foundation: Protect your Bitcoin using the latest off-line technology with easy-to-use Passport. Their next product, Passport Prime will protect all passwords off-line with even-better technology. https://foundation.xyz/ * River Financial: If not cold storage for your Bitcoin, I’d highly recommend River for buying and holding- River is engineered to protect your Bitcoin over the long run. Use this link for discounts: https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7G This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.exploringprosperity.com/subscribe