AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met to discuss their ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI). Both countries view AI as a key driver of power and global influence, and the meeting is expected to be a crucial discussion point. China's AI industry has grown rapidly over the past decade, with the country's focus on developing open weight models, which are freely downloadable and adaptable.
These models have been gaining popularity due to their competitive performance against US models while remaining cost-effective. China's advantage in AI development can be attributed to lower electricity costs and the country's significant manufacturing capabilities, particularly in robotics. Despite US restrictions on exporting advanced microchips to China, AI development in China shows resilience and innovation.
On the other hand, US officials and AI firms have raised concerns about potential misuse of AI technology, and US President Trump expressed confidence in the US's lead in AI, emphasizing the importance of innovation and reduced regulation for its growth.
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