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U.S. vs. China in AI financing raises questions beyond budgets

CNBC’s China-focused newsletter argues that outspending alone may not determine who leads the AI race.

CNBC World’s “The China Connection” newsletter examines whether the United States can secure an edge in artificial intelligence development primarily by outspending China on AI financing.

The newsletter frames the issue as a choice between money and power, suggesting that while the U.S. may be able to finance more AI development, it is not necessarily the only driver of outcomes in the AI race.

It raises the question of what additional factors may matter if financing levels do not translate directly into leadership in AI capabilities.

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