In his latest article for The Free Press, WWSG exclusive thought leader Patrick McGee argues that the global AI competition isn’t just about building the biggest models like ChatGPT but how AI is being applied in the real economy.
While U.S. tech companies are heavily focused on advancing deep learning and chasing artificial general intelligence (AGI) with massive investments in chips and data centers, China is deploying “good-enough” AI at scale into manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and other sectors. McGee suggests that America’s emphasis on frontier research and consumer-facing chatbots could leave it at a disadvantage compared to China’s pragmatic and widespread integration of AI into physical systems and operations.
Ultimately, the piece challenges the idea that the U.S. will automatically “win” the AI race just by pouring money into data centers and frontier models, calling for a broader view of what AI leadership actually means. Source: The Free Press.
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Patrick McGee’s ability to break down complex issues like AI deployment, industrial strategy, and technological competition into clear, strategic narratives makes him ideal for audiences ranging from business leaders to policymakers. McGee can help your group understand not just the technical advances in AI, but what those advances mean for economic competitiveness, labor markets, and international relations, providing actionable context rather than hype alone.
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