Democrat leaders in Washington are losing their position in the AI race, according to former Obama deputy assistant Gaurab Bansal, who argues that their emphasis on AI risks rather than economic opportunities has caused them to miss the chance to lead. At the November Nvidia GTC conference in Washington, hundreds of experts and executives celebrated the success of Jensen Huang and his company, with many applauding the Trump administration for its pro-AI policies. This is a signal for Democrats to reevaluate their approach and offer a more holistic vision of AI-driven economic transformation rather than just focus on risk management. Bansal believes that the current strategy of focusing on problems rather than opportunities has led to an unbalanced conversation about AI’s potential to shape the future of the economy.