I see it as the last attempt and economical hail mary of the USA to stay on top of on the world stage. They know China is gaining if not surpassing the USA in more and more areas. It’s either dominate with AI or become second tier player, like the UK after they lost their empire, and USA doesn’t do second tier so they bet the farm on this. Not that different from how Trump is trying to control the world’s oil supply with his adventures in the gulf region and trade with his tariffs. Those too might not have been the best bets.