China begins to snap at America’s heels in a tightening tech race

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Synopsis China’s latest supercomputer ranking has renewed debate over global technology leadership, but current evidence shows the United States still leads in advanced artificial intelligence systems. The new LineShine system, which topped the latest TOP500 list, is built on domestically designed Chinese chips, but it ranks lower on AI-focused benchmarks where US systems remain ahead. The recent news about China developing the world’s fastest supercomputer will trigger the predictable debate about whether Beijing has finally overtaken the US in advanced computing. The answer, at least for now, is no. The new LineShine system that topped the latest TOP500 ranking is…

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