Institut für Innovation und Technik (iit) hat dies direkt geteilt
💡 A fascinating and thought-provoking evening yesterday at Institut für Innovation und Technik (iit) with Matthias Sander, NZZ journalist and author, who presented his book on China on its way towards a digital superpower. The discussion offered incredible insights into the complex dynamics shaping China’s role in the global tech race. We’re interested in your thoughts: How can democratic states maintain their edge in this rapidly evolving tech landscape? Here are my key takeaways 🔹 Digitalisation at scale: China leads in everyday digitalisation—often a double-edged sword, as it powers efficiency and surveillance alike. But being advanced here doesn’t automatically make China the frontrunner in all future technologies. 🔹 Strength in application, not always in innovation: China excels in leapfrogging (think e-mobility) and scaling applications, but its basic research often lags behind. 🔹 Data ≠ dominance: While China has vast data reserves to train AI, much of it includes propaganda and misinformation. This puts its AI tools, like LLMs, behind global leaders like ChatGPT. 🔹 Subsidies vs. regulations: The EU-China competition is as much about tech as it is about subsidies and regulatory models. The true extent of China’s subsidies is unclear, but its local champions often gain advantage through non-competitive means. 🔹 Autonomy at all costs: China is working to free itself from technological dependencies—just as the US and EU are doing. ❗️❕❗️ One key conclusion stood out: Research and innovation thrive on freedom and talent. As we look toward 2049, the 100th anniversary of the People’s Republic, one question looms large: ❓❔❓ Can China truly become the global leader in key future technologies? The consensus from our discussion: It’s unlikely—but only if democratic nations stay proactive in driving research and innovation forward. Sitting still is not an option. 🚀 The book is available in German only: China. Auf dem Weg zur digitalen Supermacht. Überwachung und Innovation. https://lnkd.in/eYFiRDVq #GeoTechPolitics #Innovation #Technology #Research #China #GlobalTrends