Why Aren't There More AI And Machine Learning Startups In Asia?

In the west, AI and machine learning startups and tech giants of all stripes have been doing the M&A dance. Activity in Asia has been decidedly quieter, with AI research and development mostly happening at the institutional and corporate level. While Japan's Toyota is putting in $1 billion to ramp up AI research, mainly into autonomous vehicles, the South Korean government is also reportedly injecting $860 million into an AI research institute. "I think the quality of AI research and development between Asia and the west is very even.