China Bets on AI to Boost Economy and Military, But Experts Warn of Overreliance on Unproven Technology
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China is banking on AI to boost its economy and achieve military superiority over the U.S., but experts warn it may be overly reliant on unproven technology.
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China faces economic troubles like slowing GDP growth, supply chain issues, and growing unemployment, which it hopes AI can help manage.
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China aims to use AI across sectors, not just economically, to "stand at the center" of the AI revolution and become a global tech leader.
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Experts worry China's military AI developments raise concerns about its goals and unwillingness to discuss AI ethics and governance.
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China uses AI for widespread domestic population surveillance, like facial recognition, to enable economic opportunities and greater data unification.