AI and Big Data Synergy: Transforming Economic Infrastructure and National Security through Intelligent Systems

<p>The synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data is reshaping the landscape of economic infrastructure and national security in the United States. This review explores the transformative potential of intelligent systems in optimizing domestic timber supply chains, enhancing energy infrastructure resilience, and advancing cybersecurity frameworks. With growing vulnerabilities in traditional infrastructure systems, the integration of AI-driven analytics and data-driven decision-making tools is becoming increasingly vital. By analyzing current applications, policy developments, and sector-specific use cases, this study highlights how AI and Big Data converge to improve operational efficiency, reduce risks, and ensure sustainable growth. The review also outlines critical challenges such as ethical considerations, data governance, and the digital divide while providing strategic recommendations for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers. This comprehensive analysis underscores the imperative to adopt intelligent systems as foundational pillars in the modernization of the world’s infrastructure and the safeguarding of national security.<span> </span></p>