Beijing is pushing back against warnings from the United States regarding its rapid artificial intelligence development. China believes these calls for a slowdown are an effort to secure a lasting advantage for the US in the AI sector. Consequently, China is pursuing its own distinct balance between ensuring safety and maintaining a swift pace in its artificial intelligence advancements.
The imperative for adopting artificial intelligence became clear to education entrepreneur Boris But around two years ago. He recognized that his company, like countless others in China, needed to embrace AI quickly to avoid becoming obsolete. His clients, affluent parents seeking overseas study for their children, had already begun acquiring information and opinions directly from chatbots, rather than from rival firms.