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news Project Syndicate 2026-06-15

Are Government Stakes the Key to AI Sovereignty?

The US and China are both considering taking ownership stakes in AI companies, though their underlying strategies remain significantly different.


<p>At first glance, reports that the US and Chinese governments are both considering taking stakes in national AI champions would seem to suggest a convergence between the world’s two leading AI powers. But a closer look reveals stark differences in their underlying strategies.</p>

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