“The US and China are in a race to become the AI superpower of the century. The perceived stakes are high: not only would the victor reap massive economic benefits,but it could also establish a new military edge. As Russian president Vladimir Putin phrased it last year, ‘Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will…
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3 AI trends that are changing the Asian tech scene
“Southeast Asia’s adoption of artificial intelligence has been especially evident in the areas of “high tech and telecom, transportation and logistics, financial services, and healthcare,” according to a 2017 report from management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. But the technology’s applications are not just limited to industries – they can be seen in personal activities…
From $100 million in 2009 to 250 times that in 2017, $25 billion
“The global retail market is adjusting to China’s rising economic power, and Chinese customers’ desire for AI-enhanced mobile shopping experiences. Singles Day’s spread across the world suggests a new chapter of computer-enhanced shopping experiences is beginning. Alibaba, the giant Chinese e-retailer that promoted the day as an opportunity – or excuse – for single people…
China is already leading in the war over AI – rudebaguette.com
“This week China announced what appeared to be a softening of its previously extremely hard line on global domination in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI). China is out investing, our strategizing and out researching America when it comes to Artificial Intelligence. They have a broad, well considered, holistic approach to the topic, which combines…
INSIDE BAIDU’S BID TO LEAD THE AI REVOLUTION – JESSI HEMPEL
Image credit: wired.com INSIDE BAIDU’S BID TO LEAD THE AI REVOLUTION – AUTHOR: JESSI HEMPEL “To ascend to future dominance, Baidu needs to find a new way to grow—and fast. Fortunately, the world has provided Li with just such an opportunity: “the era of artificial intelligence,” he tells me. Li is betting Baidu’s future on…