Experts say China's robots could shape the AI race
Two researchers argue China is wagering that AI leadership will come from pairing hardware with software, particularly AI-powered robots.
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What happened
Researchers at Carnegie's China AI Initiative argue that China is betting AI dominance will come from combining hardware and software in AI-powered robots. They warn that Washington and Silicon Valley risk falling behind by focusing only on software such as AI models. Separately, the Washington Post reports that U.S. data centers contain made-in-China equipment and many U.S. companies rely on Chinese AI.
Why it matters
The U.S. also depends on Chinese equipment and AI in its own data centers and companies.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 6:00 AM ET: Reporting highlighted that U.S. data centers are full of made-in-China equipment and many U.S. companies rely on Chinese AI.
- Oct 12, 4:00 AM ET: Researchers argued that China's AI strategy centers on AI-powered robots combining hardware and software.
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