The Accountability Gap: Why the U.S. AI Debate Must Shift from Capability to Governance
As the U.S. obsesses over AI model performance and geopolitical competition, critical questions about algorithmic accountability and societal impact remain unaddressed. This analysis argues that unchecked AI integration in policing, military, and public systems risks eroding democratic institutions through opaque decision-making and power imbalances. The path forward requires enforceable transparency standards and public-interest audits to align technological power with civic responsibility.