The United States and China are intensifying their competition to dominate the next frontier of technology—artificial intelligence. Both nations are pouring record funding into research and development, building massive data centers, and courting top talent to secure a strategic edge. The race has sparked concerns about a new tech Cold War, prompting calls for international norms and heightened scrutiny of AI’s societal impact. As each side pushes to set global standards, the outcome could reshape everything from national security to everyday consumer products.
The US and China race to produce the world's leading artificial intelligence.