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U.S. and China form AI blocs, leaving other countries torn between them
The United States and China, described as the two leading AI powers, are forming their own AI blocs, The Washington Times and ABC News reported.[1, 2] Other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings, the outlets reported.[1, 2] ABC News reported that countries are trying to do so without alienating either side and without risking losing out.[1]
Covered by ABC News and The Washington Times
Read first As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them
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