China Showcases AI and Robotics Prowess at Global Web Summit Amidst US Espionage Claims
China is actively promoting its advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics at the global Web Summit in Lisbon. The event features demonstrations of dancing robots, tai chi-performing robots, and low-cost AI models from various Chinese companies like Unitree, Agibot, Galbot, and Ubtech Robotics. Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave noted a shift in innovation, stating that future 'superstars' are increasingly emerging from China rather than California. The summit also includes presentations from Chinese firms involved in AI systems for robotaxis, such as Pony.ai, and electric vehicle manufacturers like Xpeng, which displayed a prototype flying car. This showcase occurs as Beijing faces allegations of spying on the US AI chip giant Nvidia, a claim that China has denied. The event highlights China's push for new markets due to weak domestic demand and US market restrictions based on national security concerns. Chinese open-weight AI models are also attracting interest from European companies.
