Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Honors
Degree Name
General Beadle Honors Program
First Advisor
David Kenley
Abstract
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector within China flourished rapidly, beginning primarily in the early 2000s, due to early investment by the Chinese Communist Government (CCP). Currently, China’s AI expertise continues to flourish, causing concern among other countries who hold the superior status of technological superpowers. Chinese advancement within AI appeared abrupt and unexpected to other countries. However, analysis of Chinese legislative policies – including its ‘New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan' (AIDP) and ‘Made in China 2025’ - indicate a clear and steady progression towards technological hegemony within the AI field. China’s unanticipated rise in AI calls for a scholarly analysis of Chinese technological history, as well as an examination of current factors influencing this rapid advancement. This paper aims to analyze the development of AI in China, showing that China’s public and private sectors are both actively pursuing rapid AI growth. Specifically, this paper focuses on factors aiding this growth, ongoing challenges, and China’s future potential as a global leader in AI.
Recommended Citation
Armstrong, Olivia, "China’s Rise in the Global AI Sector" (2023). Honors. 12.
https://scholar.dsu.edu/honors/12