Artificial intelligence; The new arena of power competition between China and the United States

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Mehdi Hedayati Shahidani ¹ (Associate Prof. Department of Political Science. University of Guilan)
Javad Ramezanpour Shalmani ² (Graduated with a master degree in international relations, university of Guilan)

Received: 2022-12-30 Accepted : 2023-05-24 Published : 2023-05-22

Keywords: realism, China, United States, Artificial Intelligence, Great Power Competition,

Abstract :

New technologies in the post-industrial revolution era have the ability to change the balance of power. Artificial intelligence is no exception. This technology has the ability to penetrate all areas from economy, business and services to security and defense issues. Accordingly, none of the major countries and powers want to be left behind in this field. The main research question is, what effect has artificial intelligence had on the competition between China and the United States? Based on the findings, despite the increased competition and challenge between Beijing and Washington in artificial intelligence and related technologies and the imposition of sanctions by the United States against China in the field of hardware related to artificial intelligence, there is significant cooperation between the scientists of these two countries in the field of producing articles and scientific research. There is. Also, Beijing has been able to overtake the United States in the production of scientific articles, patents related to artificial intelligence and big data. The United States is also a leader in the production of hardware and chips and is trying to use this advantage to stop China's progress. This article is done using descriptive-analytical method.

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