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China slams US 'gangster logic' over spying on AI and chip sectors

China has responded strongly to statements made by a US Central Intelligence Agency official regarding espionage activities. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce criticized the US for its "gangster logic" and stated that economic competition should not be a target for spying. This exchange occurred shortly before a planned visit by Xi Jinping to the US, highlighting escalating tensions between the two nations over technology and intelligence. AI

IMPACT Escalating US-China tensions over AI and semiconductor espionage could impact global AI development and supply chains.

RANK_REASON This item is a commentary on geopolitical tensions and accusations of spying between China and the US, rather than a direct announcement of a new AI model, research, or product.

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China slams US 'gangster logic' over spying on AI and chip sectors

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Phoebe Zhang ·

    China urges US to ‘stop all spying’ or face retaliation, slams ‘gangster logic’

    Beijing has urged the United States to “immediately stop all espionage activities” targeting Chinese companies, warning that it had “firm resolve and abundant means” to retaliate after a senior CIA official defended spying on China’s artificial intelligence (AI) and chip sectors.…