In a recent interview on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’, billionaire investor Mark Cuban discussed about artificial intelligence (AI) and its importance to national security, despite the hosts’ best efforts to derail the conversation at every turn. The interviewers’ relentless interruptions, while likely intended to create engaging television, ironically allowed Cuban to demonstrate his ability to stay on message.

Cuban underlined the critical nature of AI investment for maintaining US global dominance.

“Our military dominance, our place in the world depends on our ability to invest in AI,” he stated firmly. He went on to assert: “Whoever wins in AI has the best military. No question about it. Period. End of story.”

The discussion touched on various topics, including the 2024 election, Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic agenda, and comparisons between Harris and Trump’s economic policies. However, Cuban consistently steered the conversation back to the importance of AI.

“We need to do more,” Cuban insisted when discussing AI investment. “We cannot lose that battle or we lose everything.” He explained that AI “defines our currency, how we competed in the world, defines our military.”

While the interviewers seemed eager to discuss manufacturing and inflation, Cuban remained focused on the transformative potential of AI. His comments underscored the belief that strategic investment in AI technology is not just an economic consideration, but a matter of national security and global competitiveness.

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