China's AI Industrial Policy with Kyle Chan
The AI Policy Podcast
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China's Tech Transformation: From Imports to Innovation
This chapter explores the evolution of China's digital technology landscape, highlighting the rise of influential companies like Alibaba and Tencent amidst a backdrop of state-supported initiatives and shifting industrial policies. It discusses pivotal moments in AI development, including the impact of the 2012 ImageNet competition and the growth of surveillance technologies under Xi Jinping's leadership. Furthermore, the chapter outlines China's strategic ambitions in AI through significant government documents and the establishment of local AI labs to enhance research and development.
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