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US-China AI Race: Five Key Flashpoints Explained

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 29 September 2026, 03:32 UTC By Saritha Rai, Colum Murphy and Josh Xiao 1 min read
Key Points

Both the US and China see artificial intelligence as the new focal point of their economic rivalry. US President Donald Trump declared on Sept. 13 that “whoever wins AI, wins.” The question is whether the two nations can put aside their disagreements and cooperate in building a safe and sustainable AI environment.

Both the US and China see artificial intelligence as the new focal point of their economic rivalry. US President Donald Trump declared on Sept. 13 that “whoever wins AI, wins.” The question is whether the two nations can put aside their disagreements and cooperate in building a safe and sustainable AI environment. For now, neither trusts the other’s motives, and neither wants to slow down.
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