Is China Winning the A.I. Race?
The Daily
05/11/26
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President Trump is preparing to make a crucial trip to China this week to meet with its leader, Xi Jinping. A key issue hanging over the meeting is artificial intelligence, and whether the global A.I. race is spinning out of control.
Vivian Wang, who covers Chinese politics and society, explains how the country is approaching the technology differently from the United States.
Guest: Vivian Wang, a correspondent for The New York Times in Beijing, covering Chinese politics and society.
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