Georgetown researchers say China is angling for global lead in medical AI

A report by researchers at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology examines China’s comprehensive national strategy around medical artificial intelligence and says Beijing is moving to become “an economic and technological leader in this sector.”

The CSET analysis, “China and Medical AI: Implications of Big Biodata for the Bioeconomy,” was released May 14. It was written by Caroline Schuerger, Vikram Venkatram and Katherine Quinn.

“In sum, China’s strategy for biodata collection and medical AI development could position...