Securing America's future in the age of AI
Key takeaways
- The question is not whether artificial intelligence will shape our world, but whether we will harness it to strengthen the nation, improve daily life, and win the global AI race against adversaries like China.
- That is why I support policies that promote American leadership in AI, expand education, and ensure this transformative technology develops in a way that fuels innovation and benefits people across the country.
- From rural communities to major cities, AI is already improving everyday life, powering precision agriculture, strengthening manufacturing, enhancing cybersecurity, and expanding access to telehealth.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Vince Fong (R-Calif.), opinion contributor - 07/01/26 11:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Rep. Vince Fong (R-Calif.), opinion contributor - 07/01/26 11:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied An AI-enabled U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, right, flies nose to nose with an adversary F-16, as both aircraft raced within 1,000 feet of each other, twisting and looping to try force their opponent into vulnerable positions on Thursday, May 2, 2024, above Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The experimental orange and white fighter jet launched with the familiar roar that s a hallmark of U.S. airpower. The aerial dogfight that ensued was unlike any other: This F-16 was controlled by AI, not a human pilot. And riding in the front seat to witness it all was Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall. The AI-controlled F-16, called Vista, flew Kendall in maneuvers that put 5Gs of pressure on his body at speeds exceeding 550 miles an hour. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) The future isn t on the horizon — it s already here.
The question is not whether artificial intelligence will shape our world, but whether we will harness it to strengthen the nation, improve daily life, and win the global AI race against adversaries like China. The stakes are clear: ensure that the technologies that define the future reflect our values of freedom and human rights — not authoritarian control.
That is why I support policies that promote American leadership in AI, expand education, and ensure this transformative technology develops in a way that fuels innovation and benefits people across the country.