On May 8, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing titled “Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation.” Testifying were leaders from major tech companies, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su, and Microsoft President Brad Smith. The discussion focused on the need for increased U.S. investment in AI infrastructure, concerns over export controls, and the importance of maintaining a competitive edge against global rivals, particularly China.