China is falling behind US in AI race, Chinese premier warned

Chinese researchers have warned Premier Li Qiang about China’s lag in artificial intelligence compared to the U.S., citing heavy dependence on American technology for AI training. Concerns include a lack of self-sufficiency in developing generative AI due to reliance on Meta’s Llama system for training services like ChatGPT. However, U.S. semiconductor export restrictions have hindered Chinese firms from creating powerful chips for equivalent domestic LLMs. With China striving to rival Silicon Valley in AI and emphasizing tech self-reliance, tech leaders fear an increasing gap with the U.S. on the global stage.