Cybersecurity can be America’s secret weapon in the AI race

This opinion analysis argues that the U.S. can lead the global AI race by leveraging trust, security, and its AI-enabled private cybersecurity sector rather than relying on restrictive trade policies. It recommends targeted tax credits for secure cloud infrastructure, fast-tracking GPUs for defensive cyber applications, export financing and streamlined data/security agreements, and emphasizing U.S. transparency and reporting standards to expand global adoption and outcompete state-subsidized Chinese providers.