1st Edition
Winning the AI Arms Race Defeating China and Russia, Re-establishing American Superpower for Global Prosperity and the Greater Good with Artificial Intelligence
Preface
Section 1: Introduction to AI
1: The Book Introduction
2: The Emergence of AI — Why Now?
3: The Arrival of Generative AI
4: Silicon Valley is Strategic to AI Success
Section 2: The Technology
5: Steam to Silicon: The Industrial Revolution Evolution
6: AI’s Journey: Iron Dome to Café X
7: Chips and the AI Spurt
8: The Dawn of AGI: Rights and Revolution
Section 3: The AI Imperative – The Pros
9: AI-driven Superpower Ascent
10: The Rise of the AI-driven Economy
11: Corporate America’s AI-driven Success
12: AI in Government: Smarter Services
SECTION 4: The AI Challenges – The Cons
13: Superintelligence, Singularity and the Existential Threat
14: The Future of Work: Jobs Displacement and Workforce Attrition
15: The Cognitive and Psychological Issues
16: The "Power" Struggle and Sustainability
17: The Data Dilemma: Security and Privacy
18: A Trust Crisis: Deepfakes and Scamsters
Section 5: Ethical and Societal Concerns
19: AI for the Greater Good
20: Navigating AI’s Ethical Maze
21: Ethics by Design: Responsible AI
22: Corporate Strategy: Leadership and Certification
23: Silicon Valley needs a Conscience
Section 6: The Road to Superpower with AI
24: The Pause Debate
25: AI Is IP and a National Security Imperative
26: Bulletproofing America’s Future
27: America’s Revamped Education Policy
28: Moonshots for the Next Giant Leap
29: Pragmatic AI Policies for Tomorrow
30: The Policy Blueprint
Section 7: AI and Industry Verticals
31: A Day in the Life of Sara – Living with AI
32: The Future of Public Sector Efficiency
33: Warfare and Defense Strategies
Section 8: Onward and Upward
34: Jobs Safe and Jobs not so Safe
35: Our Marching Orders
Appendix
Index
About the Author
Biography
Rishi Kumar is a Silicon Valley tech executive and thought leader who bridges the worlds of technology and public service. As the author of "Winning the AI Arms Race," he brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence’s global implications while serving as an influential voice in both innovation and governance. His unique perspective comes from decades of C-suite leadership in Silicon Valley tech, where he has launched successful AI solutions and products. Kumar’s impact extends beyond technology through his distinguished public service. As a Saratoga City Council member, he secured a historic re-election with the highest vote count in 66 years of his city, demonstrating his ability to apply tech-driven solutions to community challenges and delivering results. His run for US Congress demonstrated public leadership through results-driven governance and people-centric, pragmatic policies, translating his tech-driven vision into practical solutions that optimize government efficiency and enhance community wellbeing by addressing the people challenges. Kumar’s dedication to technological education shines through his service on the California Department of Education’s Computer Science panel and founding of the Silicon Valley Young Coders Club, where he actively champions the empowerment of the next generation of STEM innovators. His innovative approach has earned multiple accolades, including the IBM Lou Gerstner Award, the FOG Hero award, and the Pride of the Community Award.
