National Security
AI in defense, intelligence, and the U.S.–China technology contest.
AI is being integrated into intelligence analysis, autonomous systems, cyber operations, and logistics. It is also at the center of export controls and the broader U.S.–China technology relationship.
Why it matters to voters
Decisions about export controls, defense procurement, and AI in weapons systems carry foreign-policy weight that lasts decades.
Recent developments
- 2025Expanded U.S. export controls on advanced chips and chip-making equipment.
- 2026Innovation Council Action, tied to White House AI adviser David Sacks, surfaces with a Trump-AI scorecard strategy for lawmakers.
Political & policy relevance
Most national-security AI policy is set by executive action and procurement decisions, not Congress.
Candidates working on this
Pete Ricketts
Further reading
Last updated 2025
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