China’s AI Gambit: Independence or Isolation?

Beijing is no longer trying to compete in AI. It’s trying to own the entire ecosystem. The question is: can it break free from US technology, or is this just another digital arms race?

China is doubling down on AI, pledging massive support for large-scale models, robotics, and smart devices. The plan? Build an open-source AI ecosystem while reducing dependence on US chips and software.

Washington’s restrictions on advanced semiconductors have accelerated Beijing’s push for homegrown solutions, with giants like DeepSeek and Alibaba emerging as challengers to OpenAI and Google. But independence is easier said than done.

Will China’s AI independence spark a new wave of innovation, or a fractured global AI ecosystem? How should businesses prepare for this geopolitical shift?

Read the full article on Wall Street Journal.

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