Beijing Surpasses US in Research and Industrial Deployment
China has made significant strides in artificial intelligence, surpassing the US in research publications, citations, and industrial deployment. According to a report by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered AI, China now leads the world in AI research and is deploying AI-integrated robots at a much faster rate than the US. While the US still leads in AI investment, China’s advancements may signal a shift in global technological leadership. This development was first reported by Fortune, based on Stanford’s 2026 paper.