What AI race? China and U.S. AI worlds are tightly connected
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, the AI industries in China and the U.S. are closely connected through collaboration and shared cultural values. Researchers and entrepreneurs from both countries frequently interact, sharing knowledge and innovations that benefit their respective technologies. The competitive narrative often overlooks the significant partnerships and exchanges that drive advancements in AI across borders.
- ▪The U.S. and China are the most frequent partners in AI research over the past decade.
- ▪American companies have recruited many of China's top AI talents, fostering collaboration.
- ▪Chinese labs have developed leading open models and energy-efficient AI technologies that influence U.S. engineers.
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Global Dispatch What AI race? China and U.S. AI worlds are tightly connected Despite geopolitical tensions, Chinese and American AI industries remain intertwined through research networks, collaboration, and a shared cultural identity. By Viola Zhou Viola Zhou is a reporter for Rest of World covering China's tech scene. She is based in New York City. 22 May 2026 Rest of World/iStock Rest of World/iStock By Viola Zhou 22 May 2026 Global Dispatch What AI race? China and U.S. AI worlds are tightly connected By Viola Zhou > Global Dispatch This essay was first published in our Global Dispatch newsletter. Sign up here to get it straight to your inbox. The tech race between the U.S. and China seems to heat up daily.
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