China sets its sights on AI leadership
China sets its sights on AI leadership  
Podcast: Marketplace Tech
Published On: Mon Mar 31 2025
Description: Chinese President Xi Jinping is pushing for the country to be a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2030 as Beijing competes with Washington to gain an edge in advanced technology. The release of AI chatbot DeepSeek, which stunned industry experts in January, gave a boost to China’s hopes of catching up to the U.S. despite restrictions on the advanced chips used to power AI.