China Soul-Searches Over Lags in Cutting-Edge AI Like OpenAI's Text-to-Video Model Sora
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OpenAI's new text-to-video model Sora highlights China's lag in cutting-edge AI like generative models. It has prompted soul-searching on why China lacks similar advanced technologies.
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Recent developments in generative AI are changing the calculus, revealing gaps between China and global leaders. Issues like lack of access to graphics chips due to US export controls are challenges.
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China's internet governance model looks problematic for nurturing generative AI. Domestic tech giants are jockeying to develop their own models, but still face talent and data deficiencies compared to the US.
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Chinese experts estimate local firms could produce Sora-like models within months, but likely with remaining gaps vs Sora. Data and compute access are seen as vital to match state-of-the-art quality.
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Some argue China should set bigger goals toward safe general AI rather than just rip off advances by US firms. But gaps in hardware access and immigration may hamper China's progress.