One of the key facts that people seem to be missing is

No one knows Where the Big AI Breakthrough will happen, or who will make it/luck into it

Yes, America and China are investing the most. Yes, large tech companies are investing 100s of times more than startups can even afford to

At the same time

No one can guarantee they will be the ones to make the breakthrough

The Big Big Big AI Breakthrough could come from ANYWHERE, from ANYONE