China just became the world’s largest AI market. While the US bans Chinese tools, researchers still collaborate. And Europe? Preaching sovereignty while depending on both sides. Let’s unpack what’s really going on:
“The AI race isn’t about who wins. It’s about whether humanity can build intelligence safely,” host Magnus Oxenwaldt says.
Top stories this week:
- China overtakes the US with 195 million AI users
- Fear for losing out on AGI force US and China to cooperate
- DeepSeek builds powerful models on restricted chips
- US bans Chinese AI tools, yet research ties remain
- Europe’s AI sovereignty meets economic reality
- OpenAI, Anthropic and Microsoft tighten platform control
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Future Bytes is your go-to podcast for insights on AI in business. Hosted by digital transformation and AI expert, Magnus Oxenwaldt, each episode offers perspectives through guest interviews or focused solo sessions.
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