Who is leading in the AI race? Half of the chambers of commerce choose China

(Deutsche Welle Chinese website) According to Reuters, China is in a leading position in the global competition for artificial intelligence (AI) research and development and application.

The results come from a survey of 352 chambers of commerce in 113 countries, the results of which were released on Friday (October 23). 50% of the chambers of commerce surveyed believe that China is leading, and 38% believe that the United States is leading.

North American respondents also view China favorably

According to information released by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Berlin, even among North American respondents, 49% believe that China is in a leading position, while only 31% believe that the United States is leading.

The application of AI in the economic field is becoming more and more common. "In 2024, only 12% of chambers of commerce surveyed observed widespread use of AI across industries, while by 2026 this proportion had reached 32%," ICC said.

Office and administrative jobs may be affected

About 90% of chambers of commerce expect AI to improve productivity. At the same time, one in two chambers of commerce predicts that AI will lead to job losses in office and administrative fields.

70% of chambers of commerce believe that geopolitical tensions such as the war in Ukraine and the war in the Middle East are among the biggest economic challenges. Companies have responded by diversifying their operations by exploring new export markets and finding alternative suppliers.