Summary: ScaleAI, a leading AI company, is positioning itself as a key player in the technological rivalry between the United States and China. It recently secured a $249 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to provide AI technology. Its CEO, Alexandr Wang, aims to help the U.S. maintain a technological edge over China through AI warfare, emphasizing the importance of data in this new battleground. ScaleAI’s technology includes a chatbot, known as “Donovan,” that summarizes intelligence for military commanders, speeding up decision-making. The company faces competition from major tech firms like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon in securing military contracts.