Is China Stealing the AI Competition?
Shameer8:15 pmJanuary 29, 2026 The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) has been framed as a US-dominated competition for years. The straightforward assumption was that the United States was far ahead and China was playing catch-up, given the billions of dollars invested by companies such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Microsoft. However, that narrative is rapidly evolving. In 2025, a shift is taking place that is quieter but could be more disruptive. Not only are Chinese AI companies competing, but they are also reshaping how AI is developed, shared, and used w








