Global AI Race: Microsoft warns China is overtaking US in emerging markets; DeepSeek gains in Africa
Microsoft's Brad Smith warns China is leading the global AI race, particularly outside the US, due to government subsidies and affordable open-source models like DeepSeek. American firms, focused on proprietary tech, face price competition. Smith urges investment in regions like Africa to counter this trend and prevent the rise of undemocratic AI systems.
Microsoft's Brad Smith warns China is leading the global AI race, particularly outside the US, due to government subsidies and affordable open-source models like DeepSeek. American firms, focused on proprietary tech, face price competition. Smith urges investment in regions like Africa to counter this trend and prevent the rise of undemocratic AI systems.
