As US-Chinese AI model gap narrows, what next for Washington?
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The article examines the evolving gap between US and Chinese AI models, which has been a focus of Washington's strategic concerns. The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT in late 2022 and subsequent export controls on semiconductors initially gave the US an estimated three-year lead. However, the gap is now narrowing, prompting questions about Washington's next steps.
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US initially ahead due to ChatGPT and advanced chips.
The first batch of export controls on advanced semiconductor chips was introduced in October 2022.
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Some experts estimated that the US was ahead of China by three years or more after the export controls.
South China Morning Post- US initially ahead due to ChatGPT and advanced chips.
- Chinese AI models are catching up.
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Loaded language removedFor years, Washington has focused on the gap between US and Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models as AI has increasingly become a focus in the strategic competition between the world’s two leading powers.
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Some experts estimated that the US was ahead of China by three years or more after the export controls.
South China Morning PostWashington has fixated on the gap between US and Chinese AI models as AI has taken centre stage in strategic competition.
South China Morning PostOpenAI released ChatGPT in late 2022.
South China Morning PostThe first batch of export controls on advanced semiconductor chips was introduced in October 2022.
South China Morning Post