China Expands AI-Controlled Research Laboratories
China is expanding laboratories that operate with artificial intelligence, according to a report in The Economist. The development appears to be part of China’s broader effort to build its AI capabilities with an eye on U.S. technological leadership.
The report’s available description does not specify which laboratories are being expanded, how much funding they will receive, or what research projects they will pursue. The development nevertheless points to continued investment in AI-enabled research infrastructure as competition between China and the United States intensifies.