AI & Technology
The U.S. leads on chips, but China has an underrated advantage in the race to adopt AI
Who will win the AI arms race? The U.S. is clearly miles ahead of China when it comes to the sophistication of its chips. But an Nvidia processor is only part of what’s needed to adopt AI. AI relies on real-world infrastructure: servers, data centers and stable power. That needs energy, land, and other resources, not just GPUs.
Despite Trump’s Harsh Rhetoric, He Would Likely Bring a Respite to Chinese AI Companies (the diplomat)
U.S. determination to stem China’s AI development will continue regardless of the incoming leadership, but a Democratic administration could be more effective in rallying international allies.
Commentary: A trip to Shanghai’s AI mega-conference showed me that China’s developers are still playing catch-up to Silicon Valley (Fortune)
In the world of AI, the U.S. and China are both frenemies and competitors. Weshould hope that the geopolitical competition between them doesn’t get in theway of innovation and collaboration.
Singapore Is in Perfect Position to Court AI Companies From China (The Diplomat)
With China facing advanced chip and equipment bans from the United States, Singapore is an increasingly attractive place for Asia-based talent to set up AI companies.
Growing backlash in China against A.I. and facial recognition (CNBC)
(Print) China’s seemingly unfettered push into facial recognition is getting some high-level pushback. Face-swapping app Zao went viral last weekend, but it subsequently triggered a backlash from media — over the apparent lack of data privacy protections.
Fake videos could be the next big problem in the 2020 elections (CNBC)
(Print) Fake news was a big problem for the 2016 election. “Deepfake” videos could be an even bigger problem in 2020.
What ‘deepfakes’ are and how they may be dangerous (CNBC)
(Print) Camera apps have become increasingly sophisticated. Users can even create false videos that look very real today. The technology used to create such digital content has quickly become accessible to the masses, and they are called “deepfakes.”
Market risks from trade war will fade but the ‘cold tech war’ will continue, says BNP Paribas (CNBC)
(Print) As the trade war between China and the United States continues, the ongoing tariff battle remains an important risk facing markets.
China's globally popular camera apps may open up user data to Beijing requests (CNBC)
(Print) Chinese companies are behind some of the most popular photo and video apps around the world. That may mean vast troves of user data are at risk of falling into Beijing’s hands, according to cybersecurity experts.
A Sudden Death Cost Cryptocurrency Investors $190 Million (CryptoCurrencyWire)
(Print) Last December, Gerald Cotten, a Canadian entrepreneur who parlayed last year’s cryptocurrency frenzy into a personal fortune as the co-founder and CEO of QuadrigaCX, was in rural India to help open an orphanage he was funding.