We should transform a state watching the technology race to a state where the race is won

By: Jordan Lamb

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 779

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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America is in a race, one that will define global economic leadership for the next decade. China is aggressively positioning itself as a center for artificial intelligence development and deployment. The winner will capture enormous competitive advantages in innovation, job creation and geopolitical influence. But there’s a detail often overlooked in this high-stakes competition. None of it happens without reliable critical infrastructure, such as power and data centers.

Winning the AI race is fundamentally …

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