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20VC: Scale's Alex Wang on Why Data Not Compute is the Bottleneck to Foundation Model Performance, Why AI is the Greatest Military Asset Ever, Is China Really Two Years Behind the US in AI and Why the CCPs Industrial Approach is Better than Anyone Else's

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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China's Advancement in AI Capabilities and Industrial Policy

China has made significant progress in AI capabilities, with companies producing some of the best models globally, positioning them close to the US capabilities. The CCP's centralized industrial policy has enabled China to excel in critical industries like solar and EVs, showcasing their ability to lead once an industry is established. The chart comparing EV providers from the US and China highlights China's rapid progress in the industry. The increasing use of AI in military applications poses a significant concern, as it has the potential to become a decisive military asset in future conflicts.

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