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While geopolitical tensions often cast a shadow over technological cooperation, Ives sees China's parallel investment in AI as an unavoidable element of the global race. Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and ByteDance are integral to their nation's AI journey, and Western investors and companies must recognize their significance.
He advises that to be genuinely competitive in AI, both sides must engage in relentless, exponential investment—a process that is virtually unstoppable due to its strategic importance. Falling behind risks loss of technological sovereignty and economic relevance.