Part 9/12:
International Approaches and Innovation Ecosystems
Discussing the differences between China, Europe, and the U.S., Ang advocates for maintaining multiple AI “branches.” He warns against consolidating control with a handful of gatekeepers—similar to Android and iOS in mobile ecosystems—that could limit innovation. Instead, he calls for an ecosystem of diverse models and approaches, which fosters experimentation and accelerates progress. China’s open-weight model release has already surpassed U.S. adoption, highlighting the importance of open-source AI in fostering global innovation.