Tech think tank says China is gaining on AI innovation, and ‘containment’ is wrong response

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation says U.S. officials should focus on speeding adoption of artificial intelligence technologies under a comprehensive national strategy rather than trying to “contain” China’s advances, even as various metrics show that Beijing is closing the gap with the United States in key areas of AI development.

“U.S. policymakers should not prioritize containing China, but rather craft and fund a comprehensive national AI strategy that addresses the twin goals of increased AI development and increased AI...