The events and strain of the past two years have seen many socioeconomic challenges exacerbated. While the solutions are complex and daunting, AI and analytics can play a critical role in accelerating and delivering success. Leaders across government and industry have been empowered by trusted data to make rapid, cost-effective, and accurate decisions. For the year ahead, we've identified five social, economic, and political challenges that AI and analytics are poised to improve. The bipartisan Infrastructure Bill provides $550 billion to improve America's infrastructure over five years, impacting everything from bridges and roads to the nation's broadband, water, and energy systems.