Why China’s $100 billion AI investment is raising urgent questions for US schools and innovation policies

China is investing nearly $100 billion in artificial intelligence as part of a state-driven plan to rival the US in advanced technology. With extensive government support for AI infrastructure, startups, and chip manufacturing, China is rapidly closing the gap. This development raises urgent questions about how the US education system can respond to maintain its global tech leadership and prepare future engineers amid growing competition, as reported by the New York Times.

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