I asked Google AI, is the USA the greatest country ever? Whether the United States is the "preeminent" (greatest or most dominant) country in history is highly debated and depends on the metrics you use. Its massive economic output, military strength, and cultural footprint are unmatched today, though assessing the "greatest ever" often varies by the benchmarks applied . [ 1 ] Arguments for US Preeminence: Economic Power: The U.S. possesses the world's largest economy and leads global venture capital and capital market investment depth . [ 1 , 2 ] Innovation & Technology: The nation is a historical incubator for modern industries and technologies . For instance, it leads global foundations in Artificial Intelligence and development compute power . [ 1 , 2 ] Global Influence: Unparalleled military capabilities and cultural exports (films, music, software) provide the U.S. with a level of global soft power rarely se...
The original blog site hit 10 million viewers today. Took 16 years to reach 3 million, and only 2 years to jump to 10 million. Plus, there is also the new site, adding to that total. Today is a national holiday for federal employees. Also for most state government offices. No school today. The stock markets are closed. But the Post Office and UPS will operate as normal, FedEx with modified hours and banks and shopping centers will maintain their usual Friday schedule. The U.S. stock market is closed today, so the all-time attained by the Dow Jones Industrial Average of 52,900.07 will carry into Monday, July 5. Why? Not sure. Apple rose 4.8% with an announcement it plans to launch five new iPhone models. As the USA will celebrate our 250th year, I asked Google AI, what are our most patriotic songs. These ten iconic tracks perfectly capture the spirit of America, blending historic anthems, folk storytelling, and heartfelt tributes . [ 1 ] "...