China's Betting Big On Artificial Intelligence. Could The US Lose The AI Race | Insight

China wants to be a global leader in Artificial Intelligence by 2030. Tech giant Baidu recently released Ernie Bot to rival the much-vaunted ChatGPT. In China, A.I. is finding applications in healthcare, education, and entertainment. McKinsey estimates that A.I. could add 600 billion to China's economy by the end of the decade. Yet, suspicions over data handling and privacy could limit Chinese A.I. beyond the country’s borders. The ongoing trade war over microchips also puts a hardware hurdle in its path. Can Beijing truly realise its A.I. ambitions? 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Driverless taxis ply Beijing's roads 05:21 Why is China investing heavily in AI? 13:29 Can AI help address China's healthcare needs? 18:04 Students using AI to improve their studies 23:44 Is AI a threat to jobs in China? 31:55 Concerns about data privacy 35:45 Beijing's rules for generative AI 38:08 Chinese chatbots versus ChatGPT 40:33 Challenges faced by Chinese AI companies