China’s block on SoftBank deal fires the starting gun on the robot wars

Beijing’s interventionism reflects the rising global rivalry on all things AI

China’s block on SoftBank deal fires the starting gun on the robot wars

TL;DR

  • China's intervention in a SoftBank deal marks a new phase in AI competition.
  • The global rivalry surrounding AI technology is intensifying.
  • Government intervention in the AI sector is becoming more apparent.