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Moderated by Lisa Benson, President and Publisher, Louisville Business First. Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, reshaping economies, and redefining global power. As the United States and China compete for leadership in the technologies that will drive the future, the stakes extend far beyond Silicon Valley and Beijing. Join internationally recognized journalist, author, and venture capital expert Rebecca Fannin for a timely conversation on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the global race for technological leadership. Drawing on insights from her acclaimed book The New Tech Titans of China and decades covering emerging technology markets, Fannin will explore how China's technology giants rose to global prominence, where the United States maintains its competitive edge, and what the AI revolution means for businesses, communities, and workers here at home. What role will artificial intelligence play in shaping economic growth, national security, and global influence? Can America continue to lead in innovation? And what lessons can cities and regions like Louisville learn as they navigate an increasingly competitive global economy?