news Scmp World 2026-07-21

US-China AI Gap Narrows, Raising Questions for Washington's Strategy

The gap between US and Chinese artificial intelligence models is narrowing, prompting a strategic review for Washington. Early US advantages, established after ChatGPT's release, are being challenged.

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