Study: China will catch, and could surpass, U.S. on AI capabilities

Beijing’s focus on expanding artificial intelligence capabilities is closing the performance gap with the U.S. and could allow China to surpass the U.S. and become the global AI leader, according to a new report that also cautions against relying on strict export controls to prevent China’s advancement. “China’s relentless drive and strategic investments in AI suggest it is only a matter of time before it catches up – if not surpasses – the United States’ early lead in AI,” states...