Shanghai science forum photos show China's AI and robotics advances in rivalry with US

More than 1,100 Chinese companies showcased hundreds of AI and robotics products at the World AI Conference in Shanghai from July 17 to 20, as the U.S.-China tech rivalry intensifies. Chinese firms have developed over 400 humanoid robot products, more than half the global total, and open-source AI models from China are increasingly challenging leading American ones, state media reported.

Shanghai science forum photos show China's AI and robotics advances in rivalry with US - Bookmark China /topic/china 's leading technology companies showcased hundreds of cutting-edge products at the World AI Conference in Shanghai /topic/shanghai — from advanced robotics to artificial intelligence systems. The nation's annual flagship AI event, which was held from July 17 to 20, took place against the backdrop of a heated U.S.-China tech rivalry. More than 1,100 companies participated. Chinese /topic/chinese companies have developed more than 400 humanoid robot products, more than half the world’s total, state media said. Open-source AI models from China are increasingly challenging leading American ones as they are more widely adopted globally. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.