AI Is the Next Space Race. Can America Afford to Fall Behind?

In this Saving America episode, Dr. David D. Schein examines artificial intelligence as the next space race and asks whether America can afford to fall behind. The episode frames AI as more than a technology story. It is a national competition involving innovation, education, business investment, public policy, and global influence.

The issue matters because countries that lead in AI may shape the future of work, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, information, and economic growth. Falling behind could affect business competitiveness, national security, and America’s ability to set rules instead of simply reacting to rules created elsewhere. The episode gives viewers a public-policy lens for understanding why AI leadership is becoming a strategic priority.

DDSA connects the topic to leadership, institutional readiness, and national direction. Viewers interested in American politics, technology, business confidence, and public policy commentary will find this episode useful because it asks what the United States must do to compete seriously. It also raises a practical question: if AI is the next great race, are American institutions prepared to move quickly enough?