Shanghai, China—China’s AI sector showed confidence this week at a major fair in Shanghai that it would overcome restrictions imposed by the West, with companies rolling out cutting-edge products developed by a growing pool of young talent.
At the World AI Conference in Shanghai on Thursday, exhibitors were keen to show off generative AI products, with one stall displaying realistic “watercolors” and sci-fi-themed illustrations produced by software. According to Ethan Duan—an employee of a startup incubator—China could eventually benefit from its large population of tech talent, even if domestic companies had their wings clipped by Western restrictions.
Duan’s hope is backed up by statistics showing China has expanded its domestic AI talent pool over the last few years to meet the demands of its own growing industry.