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Remember when we told you about America's new AI action plan last week? Well, it didn't take long for China to respond. Just days after President Trump unveiled his "Winning the AI Race" strategy, China fired back with its own global AI plan. The tech rivalry between the world's two biggest economies is entering a new phase.

Here's what makes this timing particularly striking: China isn't just responding from a defensive position. They're actually in an incredibly strong spot right now. Most of the top open-source AI models today are Chinese (think DeepSeek, Moonshot, Qwen), and others are evolving incredibly fast. These models are starting to rival even the best closed-source models from OpenAI and Anthropic.

While the U.S. is building what looks like an "AI alliance" with close friends and allies, China is taking a different route. They're calling for a brand new "global AI cooperation organization", basically inviting everyone to the party, especially countries in the Global South.

What's particularly fascinating is how both countries are racing to export their AI technology. The U.S. wants to ship "full-stack AI packages" (think everything from chips to software) to allies. Meanwhile, China is positioning itself as the go-to AI partner for developing nations, and with their open-source models getting better by the day, they have a compelling offer.

This is shaping up to be more than just a tech race it's about who gets to write the rules for the AI-powered future. And with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt spotted meeting with Shanghai officials just before the announcement, it's clear that even American tech leaders are keeping their options open.

Stay tuned as we track how this global AI chess match unfolds...

Here’s the rest of the news about AI today:

• Scientists at NTU Singapore have created the first automated cyborg insect assembly line

• Imoliver, the most-streamed AI music creator from Suno, has signed a record deal with the independent label Hallwood

• Successful AI integration demands a thorough understanding of actual processes and a strategic approach to navigating organizational complexity

Top AI news

1. China's AI Plan: Global Cooperation vs. U.S. Strategy
China has launched a global AI action plan advocating for international cooperation, unveiled at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. This contrasts with the U.S. strategy, which emphasizes reducing biases in AI models. The differing approaches underscore the intensifying tech race between the two nations, with significant geopolitical ramifications. Read online 🕶️

2. AI-Powered Cyborg Insects Revolutionize Disaster Relief
Scientists at NTU Singapore have created the first automated cyborg insect assembly line, significantly cutting preparation time and human error. This breakthrough allows for large-scale deployment of insect-hybrid robots in disaster relief, demonstrating their potential in challenging environments. The system uses AI and computer vision for precise control, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. Read online 🕶️

3. AI Music Creator Signs Record Deal
Imoliver, the most-streamed AI music creator from Suno, has signed a record deal with the independent label Hallwood. This event signifies a major shift in the music industry, highlighting the growing influence of AI in music creation and the potential for AI-driven artists to reshape the future of music production. Read online 🕶️

4. Navigating AI in Chaotic Organizations
The article examines the chaotic nature of organizational operations, which complicates AI adoption. It references the Garbage Can Model, where decisions are made randomly, and the Bitter Lesson in AI, which shows that computational power often outperforms human expertise. Successful AI integration demands a thorough understanding of actual processes and a strategic approach to navigating organizational complexity. Read online 🕶️

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