Why China is losing the AI race
Nina Xiang
Nikkei Asia
China is not becoming the artificial intelligence (AI) superpower that many feared, says Nina Xiang. Despite China’s stated goal of being the AI leader by 2030, Chinese tech firms are “struggling to catch up” with US rivals. Why? Innovation in AI is not a “linear process”. The impact of ChatGPT has been greater than that of thousands of Chinese AI startups. Additionally, Xi’s crackdown on private tech firms hinders free expression and