AI 2026-09-20· New York Times
China's AI makes a great leap forward, but economy is falling behind
China has made significant advancements in AI, with some assessments suggesting it has caught up to or surpassed the US in the field. However, this tech progress occurs while China's economy faces its worst state in decades. Economists within China express concern that excessive resources are being channeled into AI at the expense of broader economic recovery.
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