Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?

The United States leads in large language models and advanced semiconductor design, while China has made gains in facial recognition and surveillance applications. According to industry analysts and government reports, U.S. companies including OpenAI, Google, and Meta have deployed more powerful generative AI systems. China's tech sector has focused on AI applications for state security and commercial platforms serving its domestic market. Both countries continue to invest heavily in AI research and infrastructure, with competition spanning chip manufacturing, software development, and talent acquisition.

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