To lead in AI, the US needs a dedicated workforce policy

It is a critical moment in the race to lead in artificial intelligence (AI) -- and by extension AI talent -- as we rapidly move toward a world where AI is ubiquitous. Taking and keeping the lead in talent means not only having the best and brightest, but an adequate supply across the entire U.S. AI workforce, along with secure domestic talent pipelines. But this is not guaranteed without dedicated policies. Winning the competition for AI talent has never been more urgent. It has been said we are in a modern day "Sputnik moment," where the stakes for inaction are higher than ever.