China thinks AI could make its military as powerful as America's

China's military is working to adopt artificial intelligence and autonomous technology as quickly as it can. That's because Chinese President Xi Jinping believes that AI and other cutting-edge technologies, especially when applied to military systems, are the key to keeping up and leveling the playing field between China and countries like the U.S. that had a head start on its industrial development, according to a new report published Wednesday by a think tank called the Center for a New American Security. The push for advanced Chinese AI is focused on more than military might -- the new report highlights how China is taking steps to move away from importing foreign technology. In October, Xi was quoted as saying that China should strive to "achieve world-leading levels" in artificial intelligence tech while also eliminating its "external dependence for key technologies and advanced equipment," according to the report.