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Looking forward, the landscape of AI development is poised for further turbulence. As more Chinese firms emerge with competitive technologies, the U.S. response will likely converge on tightening restrictions or outright bans. The broader ambition appears to be securing a “unipolar” world in which U.S. tech interests dominate without challenge.
However, this vision neglects the essential truth that innovation is often driven by competition. The historical trajectory of capitalist economies suggests that allowing for diverse market actors drives prices down and enhances product quality—traits that the monopolistic tendencies in Silicon Valley fail to embrace.