If the United States pursues a fragmented or purely domestic approach to AI governance, it creates a power vacuum. Currently, the world watches a split emerge between liberal democratic values and more centralized, state-led models. If Washington refuses to lead on multilateral treaties, other powers will step in to set the rules for the digital age.
China, for instance, is already exporting its regulatory architecture through digital silk road initiatives. Their model often prioritizes social stability and state control over individual data rights. When nations find themselves forced to choose between American technology and Chinese standards, the decision often hinges on cost and infrastructure compatibility. We could see a
