<p>Artificial intelligence is transforming the global economy — but will America stay ahead? In this audio edition of <em>Exploring Prosperity</em>, host Robert Dewey examines whether U.S. innovation can outpace regulation, comparing today’s AI revolution to past eras when new technologies reshaped productivity, jobs, and global power.</p><p>From Silicon Valley’s open-source momentum to Europe’s regulatory headwinds and China’s centralized push, this essay explores the balance between freedom, experimentation, and control — and why the future of prosperity may depend on which model wins.</p><p><strong>Topics include:</strong></p><p>* The real drivers of America’s AI edge</p><p>* How overregulation could slow innovation</p><p>* Lessons from past technology revolutions</p><p>* The global race for AI leadership</p><p>Listen to understand how policy choices today could decide whether AI accelerates prosperity — or stifles it.</p><p><strong>Thank you very much to our sponsors:</strong></p><p>* Truflation: Truflation: BUY Truflation products/services and save 10% using code BOBDEW10. Learn about what prices are actually doing by going to <a target="_blank" href="https://truflation.com/marketplace/us-inflation-rate">https://truflation.com/marketplace/us-inflation-rate</a></p><p>* Foundation: Protect your Bitcoin using the latest off-line technology with easy-to-use Passport. Their next product, Passport Prime will protect all passwords off-line with even-better technology. <a target="_blank" href="https://foundation.xyz/">https://foundation.xyz/</a></p><p>* River Financial: If not cold storage for your Bitcoin, I’d highly recommend River for buying and holding- River is engineered to protect your Bitcoin over the long run. Use this link for discounts: <a target="_blank" href="https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7G">https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7G</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe</a>