More Americans think China is world leader in AI, new survey reveals

More Americans now view China as the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) than the United States, according to a recent Pew Research Centre survey. The findings highlight growing concerns in the US about China's rapid technological advancement and its potential to erode America's long-held edge.

The survey indicates that 36 percent of Americans believe China is more advanced in AI development. In contrast, only 12 percent of respondents feel the US is leading the race, and 18 percent consider both nations equally advanced. A significant 33 percent remain unsure about which country is ahead. This perception spans across the political spectrum, with 43 percent of Democrats and 30 percent of Republicans acknowledging China's lead.

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whoever wins that race is probably going to win. Period

These perceptions come as the AI race between Washington and Beijing intensifies. US President Donald Trump has acknowledged the strategic importance of AI, stating that "whoever wins that race is probably going to win. Period." He confirmed that AI would be a key topic during upcoming discussions with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, emphasizing America's goal to "dominate the future."

Trump expressed confidence in the US's position, claiming that President Xi was impressed with American AI advancements during their previous meeting in Beijing. The survey's results underscore anxieties within the US regarding China's ability to leverage its top companies and access restricted semiconductor chips to accelerate its AI capabilities, potentially challenging American technological supremacy.

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We’re leading China. We want to keep it that way. President Xi is coming over on September 24th, and we talked about it when I was over in Beijing, and we’ll be talking about it again