Artificial intelligence is fueling a new kind of arms race, one that isn’t just about technology, but about the clash of values between free republics and authoritarian regimes. 

In this episode, Sutherland Chief Growth Officer Derek Monson sits in for Nic Dunn, and is joined by Sarah Hunt, president and founder of the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, where they explore how AI is reshaping global power, why energy and governance are central to the competition, and what’s at stake for America's republic as China clamors for more power.

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