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- Paul Scharre, a former defense official, argues AI dominance will determine the next global power.
- The battle for AI power will revolutionize world militaries and economies.
- His book, "Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," was released on February 28.
The global battle for AI dominance is underway, according to author Paul Scharre, a former Army Ranger and current VP and director of studies at the Center for New American Security — a think tank specializing in national security issues.
Scharre previously served as a strategic planner at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, working to establish policies on unmanned and autonomous systems and emerging weapons technologies, and established DOD policies on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance programs.