AI Belongs to Humanity, Not Superpowers

Why It Matters

If the U.S. pursues AI monopolization through isolationist policies, it risks losing its innovative edge and undermining global problem‑solving, whereas embracing openness accelerates advancement and secures long‑term leadership.

Summary

Professor Himanshu Tyagi critiques Donald Trump’s AI Action Plan, arguing that deregulation and a nationalist competition mindset misinterpret how AI advances. He stresses that AI’s progress depends on global talent, open‑source collaboration and diverse data, citing that immigrants founded 55 % of U.S. billion‑dollar startups and contribute to 76 % of top‑university patents. Protectionist measures such as tariffs on data‑center construction and the removal of safety guardrails would raise costs, drive innovation abroad, and hinder U.S. competitiveness. Tyagi calls for digital internationalism and sustainable open‑source models to keep AI development inclusive and globally beneficial.