China Wants to Lead the World on AI. What Does That Mean for America?

Years ago, the thought of using software to fight a deadly pathogen might have seemed far-fetched. The Coronavirus pandemic has caused monumental shifts in the use and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) around the world. Of those now using AI to fight Coronavirus, none are more prominent than China. From software that diagnoses the symptoms of Coronavirus to algorithms that identify and compile data on individuals with high temperatures vis-à-vis infrared cameras, China is showcasing the potential applications of AI. But Beijing is also demonstrating its willingness to leverage the technology to solve many of its problems.