On February 4, Li Kaifu, CEO of 01.AI and Chairman of Sinovation Ventures, shared his perspective in an exclusive interview with the UK’s Financial Times, asserting that China is poised to outperform the US in the realm of consumer-oriented AI. He emphasized the need for companies to embrace AI technologies more proactively. Li Kaifu pointed out that while Chinese companies may currently lag 6 to 12 months behind their US counterparts in developing large-scale AI models, they have the potential to rapidly close this gap. By leveraging their engineering expertise and research capabilities, Chinese firms can achieve significant technological advancements. Moreover, he highlighted that Chinese companies tend to prioritize commercial success and are dedicated to creating profitable AI-driven products, a focus that could give them a competitive edge in consumer applications.
