Link: Xi Jinping is pushing the country's tech industry to be oriented toward applications for AI, charting a pragmatic alternative to Silicon Valley's pursuit of AGI (Wall Street Journal)

Beijing presents a pragmatic AI strategy focused on practical applications, diverging sharply from Silicon Valley's race towards artificial superintelligence.

While the U.S. invests heavily in developing artificial general intelligence (AGI), aiming to achieve breakthroughs in military, medical, and environmental sectors, China prioritizes AI applications that immediately enhance efficiency and economic output.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping encourages the development of low-cost, highly deployable AI tools rather than pursuing theoretical AGI advancements.

This strategic focus is supported by substantial state-backed investments and initiatives aiming to embed AI into various sectors like agriculture, policing, and weather forecasting by 2030.

In contrast, skepticism grows in Silicon Valley as the realization that AGI may remain elusive gains traction, with notable figures questioning the immediate viability of superintelligent AI.

China's bet on current AI technologies and applications could position it as a leader in practical AI deployment, potentially outpacing the U.S. if AGI progress stalls. #

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