Armando Ibarra: America must champion a freedom-driven standard for global AI innovation

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technological frontier — it’s a geopolitical battleground that will define the 21st century.

The United States, with Florida as a potential vanguard, cannot afford to cede ground as China accelerates its AI ambitions through models like DeepSeek. This contest transcends mere computational prowess; it’s a struggle for the soul of global innovation.

If America falters, China will seize the mantle, wielding AI not just to tighten its grip on its…