• From Salt Typhoon to DeepSeek: China Takes the Lead in AI Arms Race as US Cozies Up to Israel

  • Feb 25 2025
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From Salt Typhoon to DeepSeek: China Takes the Lead in AI Arms Race as US Cozies Up to Israel

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  • This is your Beijing Bytes: US-China Tech War Updates podcast.

    Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the latest in the US-China tech war. It's been a wild couple of weeks, so let's dive right in.

    First off, China's been making some serious moves in AI. Their new model, DeepSeek, has been making waves in Silicon Valley, rivaling OpenAI's ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost and computational power. This has exposed a vulnerability in the American narrative of technological dominance, and it's clear that China's ambitions in tech are no longer just about imitation[4].

    But while China's been pushing forward, the US has been dealing with some major cybersecurity incidents. Chinese hackers, dubbed Salt Typhoon, have been breaching US telecommunications providers, stealing customer call data and law enforcement surveillance request data. And just last month, China's national cybersecurity agency accused a US intelligence agency of conducting cyberattacks on two Chinese tech firms, targeting advanced materials research and high-tech companies specializing in intelligent energy and digital information[2][5].

    Now, you might be thinking, "What's the US doing about all this?" Well, the Trump administration has been making some interesting moves. Despite his tough talk on China during his campaign, Trump's been softening his tone as president. He's even invited Xi to attend his inauguration and imposed a relatively modest 10 percent tariff on China, which Chinese leaders seem to have received with more relief than disdain[1].

    But while Trump's been extending an olive branch, the US tech industry has been getting cozy with the Israeli military. Companies like Microsoft and OpenAI have been providing AI technology to help Israel track and kill alleged militants in Gaza and Lebanon. This has raised some serious concerns about the ethics of using commercial AI models in warfare, and it's clear that the US tech industry is playing a major role in shaping the future of automated warfare[3].

    So what does all this mean for the future of the US-China tech war? Well, experts say that China's determination to achieve technological parity with the West is only going to accelerate. The US might be trying to contain China's rise with export controls and sanctions, but these measures are only pushing China towards greater self-sufficiency. And with DeepSeek's success, it's clear that China's not just catching up – it's taking the lead[4].

    That's all for now, folks. The US-China tech war is heating up, and it's anyone's game. Stay tuned for more updates from Beijing Bytes.

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