U.S. vs. China: Will AI Be Won in Factories or in Code?

AI Arms Race: Who Runs the Future—Coders or Chip Lords?Forget algorithms—real AI power is in the silicon, and whoever controls the chips controls the game. Right now, the U.S. holds the semiconductor throne, but China’s betting big on software, scale, and relentless government-backed innovation. The question is: Does owning the hardware mean you win the war, or will China’s AI surge make silicon supremacy irrelevant?Max Bennett and Lisa Vega rip into the geopolitical, economic, and technological battle that will define the future of artificial intelligence. Is this just another Cold War tech race, or are we heading toward an AI-powered world order shift? No filters, no fluff—just the brutal reality of who’s really running the future.Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Grok-3 and Magic Studio.