This is what's making it tough to even discuss these kinds of Technology Happenings
-it's all directly-entwined with 'politics'.
IMO, It's only going to get worse on the AI/MI front. It's been made clear that, "National(ized) AI" systems are not just coming, they're openly being courted.
Not to mention the seemingly-verboten topic of the US politik influencing court outcomes in legal battles of AI/MI-centric IPs.
Seems like every 'big player' (old and new, alike) is lobbying and jockeying for position and favored status by whatever Authorities are involved.
TBQH, "can ya blame 'em?"
You or I would want to be 'picked the winner', too.