Kevin O'Leary, known as "Mr. Wonderful," emphasized the strategic importance of artificial intelligence at Consensus 2026, stating that "the country that has the best AI wins all the wars." Speaking on the Anchorage Digital Mainstage, O'Leary highlighted the necessity for the U.S. to surpass China in building power and data centers to maintain technological and military superiority. His remarks underscore the growing geopolitical significance of AI capabilities in global power dynamics.