AI Competition Between the US and China Examined Through Four Key Criteria
A comprehensive visual analysis prepared ahead of the summit between the leaders of the two countries addresses the balance of power in artificial intelligence through computing power, models, expenditures, and research data.
Ahead of the summit between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, the artificial intelligence power of the two countries was compared based on four different metrics, and an artificial intelligence notification mechanism against national security threats was proposed.
US Supremacy in Computing Power
According to Epoch AI data, the United States holds approximately three-quarters of global artificial intelligence computing power, while China has a share of slightly over 14 percent. The US leads in this field with advanced chip access and thousands of data centers.
Artificial Intelligence Models and Costs
While US-based companies lead in cutting-edge model development processes, Chinese models find a wide space in real-world usage thanks to low costs and open-weight accessibility, closely following American models.
Investment and Spending Differences
According to Goldman Sachs projections, major US tech companies allocate massive budgets, while their Chinese counterparts make more modest expenditures. However, it is anticipated that China's capital expenditures will continue to increase rapidly.
Research and Talent Pool
While China is the main hub where global artificial intelligence publications and top-tier researchers received their undergraduate education, a significant portion of these top-tier researchers continue their careers in the United States.