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.

Nvidia’s high-profile CEO, Jensen Huang, made a splash on Monday night when he unveiled in his keynote speech a series of new products, including a $3,000 personal AI computer that will be powered by the highly sought-after Blackwell chip.

For this reason, a Microsoft executive is urging the US government to take action to prevent China from taking the lead in AI, as Huawei did with 5G. Brad Smith, Microsoft’s Vice Chairman and President,

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,

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

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,

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.

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.