China making big push on artificial intelligence

Hiroshi Ishiguro with his robot replica, Geminoid HI-1.

Hiroshi Ishiguro with his robot replica, Geminoid HI-1. Source: SBS Dateline

China believes artificial intelligence is the way to power its economy forward, and the country is investing heavily in nationwide research.In so-called "machine-learning," where programs use brain-like networks to teach themselves, China is starting to outpace the United States.



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