According to FoxNewsAI, API chief Mike Sommers asserts that artificial intelligence is emerging as the strategic battleground in the 2026 energy war, emphasizing that US dominance in AI-powered energy technologies is critical for economic security and global competitiveness (source: Fox News, Jan 12, 2026). Sommers highlights how AI-driven innovations—such as predictive analytics for energy grids and intelligent resource management—are transforming the sector, offering business opportunities in automation, efficiency, and supply chain optimization. He warns that falling behind in AI adoption could weaken US energy independence, underlining the urgent need for public and private investment in AI research, workforce development, and infrastructure to secure America's leadership in the evolving global energy market.