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US vs China - The Stargate Rivalry⚔️
Who's winning? Why is it happening?

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Hi, AI Enthusiasts 👋
I've got a story to tell that's part spy thriller, part science-y. It’s a riveting tale of mega-investments, nimble innovation, and a relentless race for global technological supremacy between the US and China.
If you’ve been around long enough, you should know that this isn't just about who gets the best AI; it's about who shapes the future!
Keep scrolling 👇️
It all began several years ago when China first set its sights on global AI leadership. In 2017, the Chinese government rolled out an ambitious AI Development Plan, aiming to be the world’s top AI power by 2030. This declaration not only spurred massive investments in research and development but also laid the groundwork for what many would later call the “AI Cold War”
In the early 2020s, there were also whispers of an American project, codenamed ‘Stargate’, being echoed through the halls of Silicon Valley. Not many knew this, but it wasn't just tech moguls involved; there were secret meetings with academic wizards from MIT and Stanford, all under the veil of national interest.
The goal? To create an AI ecosystem so advanced it could predict global events before they happened 🫢