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news Scmp World 2026-06-16

China leads in AI tech perceptions, but lags behind in public trust

A new 15-country survey indicates that many nations view China as a leader in AI technology, though the country faces significant challenges regarding international trust in its models.


Many people believe Chinese artificial intelligence models are leading the global tech race – even in countries considered key US allies – according to a new poll by the London-based consultancy Public First. However, the poll also revealed that China lags in trust regarding its AI models. The survey, which covered over 18,000 people across 15 countries, found that respondents from 11 nations acknowledged China’s AI leadership. These included Canada, Britain and France, where at least 40 per...

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