Prominent AI scientists in China now hold a cautious outlook on the nation's ability to surpass US counterparts, including OpenAI and Google DeepMind. Researchers speaking at a major AI conference in Beijing estimated a low probability of a Chinese company taking the lead within the next three to five years.
They specifically cited US advantages in compute power and advanced chips as the primary limiting factors.
This cautious sentiment emerges as Baidu actively positions its Kunlunxin chips. Baidu markets the Kunlunxin as a domestic alternative to restricted high-end NVIDIA GPUs.
The broader market reaction saw Baidu's stock decline in pre-market trading on January 13.