June 25, 2025
Exclusive: OpenAI flags China's global ambitions
OpenAI has raised concerns about China's growing AI ambitions, highlighting the efforts of Chinese company Zhipu AI to establish its artificial intelligence systems in developing countries.
OpenAI has raised concerns about China's growing AI ambitions, highlighting the efforts of Chinese company Zhipu AI to establish its artificial intelligence systems in developing countries. According to OpenAI, Zhipu AI is actively engaging with governments in Asia and Africa, offering its technology as a viable alternative to Western offerings, particularly the "OpenAI for Countries" initiative launched last month. This development signals intensifying competition between the U.S. and China over leadership in AI technology, seen by many—including the Trump Administration and tech leaders—as a critical front in global technological dominance alongside semiconductors, quantum computing, and alternative energy. While proponents view this as a necessary race to stay ahead, critics caution that the rush to implement AI systems could lead to neglect of safety and ethical concerns, potentially resulting in harmful consequences. The competition underscores the geopolitical significance of AI development and the strategic moves being made by global powers to influence digital infrastructure in emerging markets.
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