Too late now for U.S. to hold back China in global AI race
Oct 23, 2023 - asia.nikkei.com
The article discusses the U.S. administration's concern over China's advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), viewing it as a potential strategic threat. The U.S. is aiming to curb China's AI development, which is being embraced by the government and public for its efficiency and potential to reduce corruption. The article also mentions that more major tech companies in China than in the U.S. are offering their own advanced chatbots, with Baidu's AI chatbot Ernie Bot being promoted at a summit in Beijing.
The author, Zhou Xin, is a senior vice president for public affairs at Evomics Medical, an AI-driven molecular imaging company based in Shanghai. He is also the executive chief editor of AI community platform The Yuan. The article includes links to related stories about AI technology in China and the U.S., as well as other opinion pieces.
Key takeaways:
The U.S. administration under President Joe Biden is aiming to curb China's development in artificial intelligence, viewing it as a potential strategic threat.
China is increasingly embracing smart technology in government and public sectors for improved efficiency and reduced corruption.
Major tech companies in China, such as Baidu, are promoting their advanced AI chatbots.
Zhou Xin, senior vice president for public affairs at Evomics Medical, believes that AI could significantly enhance China's strategic position.
