US vs China: Who's winning the AI race? | Alan Kohler | ABC NEWS

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The global competition for artificial intelligence is intensifying between the US and China. The United States has top models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, while China is quickly catching up with cheaper open-weight models, attracting users worldwide. Alan Kohler explains how Australia needs to keep up while managing the risks posed by the world's most advanced technology. 00:00 - Why Australia is caught in the global AI race 00:34 - Who's winning: US or China? 01:42 - Will AI form the basis of the new Cold War? 04:14 - How Australia can stay competitive and safe 06:11 - China releases different AI domestically compared to export Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-13/ai-china-america-duelling-superpowers/106907068 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia

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