By 2020, the plan called for “iconic advances” in AI to demonstrate its progress. Then in late 2022, OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT took the world by surprise—and caught China flat-footed. At the time, leading Chinese technology companies were still reeling from an 18-month government crackdown that shaved around $1 trillion off China's tech sector.

Sweeping Western sanctions against Russia have made AI chips a challenge to obtain.

Donald Trump takes office in less than two weeks, vowing to impose a new round of tariffs on imports—particularly those coming from China. And yet Chinese electronics makers—including those in cutting-edge industries like clean energy,

Tech leaders are urging Biden not to finalize a new rule that will add export controls on AI, citing concerns it is overbroad and could diminish the U.S. dominance in that sector.

Despite U.S. efforts, the domestic China AI industry is rapidly innovating — and massively undercutting U.S. AI model prices.

Discover how China’s AI models are challenging OpenAI and Google in the race for innovation. Local AI deployment offering privacy and

Guangzhou-based Pony.ai Inc is seeking to launch its robotaxi services in Hong Kong, joining Baidu in a race to provide services in the city, as the autonomous driving firm looks to expand its operations globally.

A technology industry group on Tuesday urged President Joe Biden's administration to refrain from issuing a last-minute rule that would control global access to AI chips, warning the restrictions would jeopardize U.

There is evidence, however, that China still faces significant obstacles that may slow its implementation of military AI. These challenges include the PLA’s lack of militarily relevant training data,

Under Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia and China will work together on AI development, and this could further power Moscow's war.

Over half of the investment is reserved for infrastructure. Microsoft President Brad Smith frames AI investment as key to economic growth.