To win the AI race, America must prioritize critical infrastructure like power and data centers
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Jordan Lamb
Summary
The article argues that winning the global AI race depends not just on software and algorithms, but on building reliable critical infrastructure — particularly power and data centers. It calls for South Dakota to take decisive action to become the hub where America builds the infrastructure needed to power the AI future, shifting from a passive observer to an active leader in the technology competition.
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The winner will capture enormous competitive advantages in innovation, job creation and geopolitical influence.
None of it happens without reliable critical infrastructure, such as power and data centers.
Winning the AI race is fundamentally about establishing the critical infrastructure that powers innovation.
If we want South Dakota to be where America builds the critical infrastructure that powers the AI future, we must act decisively.
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