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The White House is reportedly addressing concerns raised over a Chinese company’s aggressive investments in artificial intelligence (AI) in the Middle East.
This follows the news that Chinese tech firm iFlytek, a global leader in AI-based voice recognition services, has been attempting to establish market share by pouring money into AI projects in the region.
The company has reportedly signed research partnerships with national governments in the Middle East and is also using investment fund initiatives to get a foothold in local markets.
However, the company is reportedly facing criticism from American allies in the region for potentially shifting the balance of power in the area and using its economic clout to boost China’s position.
The White House has reportedly been looking into the issue to ensure that national security concerns are properly addressed.
In addition, the U.S. government is reportedly encouraging regional allies to cooperate on commercial AI investments in order to ensure that the region remains open to competition and does not become “monopolized” by a single nation.
The issue is also being monitored by the Treasury Department, which has reportedly held meetings with American allies in the region in order to better understand what the implications of Chinese AI investments are in the region.
The U.S. has long been concerned about China’s growing presence in the Middle East given its economic and political ties to the region, but this is reportedly the first time the White House has taken direct action on the issue.