For the past several years, America’s conversation about artificial intelligence has focused on technology. We debate computer chips, data centers, and the capabilities of the latest AI models. We worry about whether the United States can stay ahead of China and whether American firms can maintain their lead over foreign competitors.

Those concerns matter. But they increasingly miss the point.

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