AI, China, and America’s Edge: Patrick Hedger on Training Workers for Tomorrow

19/11/2025 21 min
AI, China, and America’s Edge: Patrick Hedger on Training Workers for Tomorrow

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In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Patrick Hedger to break down the escalating AI competition between the United States and China—and what it means for America’s economic future. They explore how AI is reshaping industries, why workforce training is essential for maintaining a competitive edge, and how public-private partnerships can accelerate innovation. Hedger also clears up common misconceptions in Congress about tech policy and emphasizes the importance of protecting parental controls as technology rapidly evolves. Learn more HERE | https://netchoice.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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