The conversation about the global impact of artificial intelligence (AI) changed forever when China delivered a bold national plan to dominate all aspects of AI across the planet by 2030. Within weeks, Russia’s Vladimir Putin raised the stakes by declaring AI the future for all humankind, and proclaiming that, “Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will become the ruler of the world.” The race was on. Consistent with their unique national agendas, countries throughout the world began plotting their paths and hurrying their pace. Now, not long after, the race has become a sprint. |