China Aims to Narrow AI Gap with US through Concerted Efforts in Coming Years
• China plans to narrow AI gap with the US through firm efforts like pushing state firms to integrate AI and developing digital economy
• Recent AI advances like ChatGPT and Sora sparked "AI anxiety" in China over capabilities gap with the US
• Experts say the gap lies more in tech direction; China can catch up in 1-2 years given strengths in rapid learning and application
• China has core infrastructure to develop Sora-like products but needs to improve computing power, cloud servers, AI chips
• Though the path is challenging, China-US collaboration in AI can promote progress and ensure safe, reliable applications