Tricia Pridemore Contributor March 27, 2026 1:25 AM ET March 27, 2026 1:25 AM ET Tricia Pridemore Contributor Font Size: America is at the beginning of a technological revolution that will define the next century. Artificial intelligence will shape our economy, our national security, and our way of life. The question is simple: will the United States lead this revolution, or will the Chinese Communist Party? During my time as a commissioner on the Georgia Public Service Commission, I had the opportunity to partner with the Trump Administration and leaders at the White House on the AI Ratepayer Protection Pledge and other initiatives aimed at ensuring the United States leads the world in artificial intelligence while protecting American families. President Donald Trump understands something many in Washington still fail to grasp: the race for AI dominance is not just about technology, it is about national security. It is about whether the future of the world’s data, intelligence systems, and digital infrastructure is shaped by free nations or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. ( RELATED: Yes, AI Will Take A Lot Of Jobs. You Can Prepare ) That is why Trump has made data
