US and China's AI Collaborations Exceed Expectations
A recent analysis of over 5,000 papers from the Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) conference has revealed that the US and China are collaborating more closely on artificial intelligence research than initially thought. The study found that nearly 3% of papers involve collaboration between authors affiliated with US institutions and those affiliated with Chinese ones. Furthermore, algorithms developed in one country are being shared and adapted across the Pacific.
The analysis focused on papers presented at NeurIPS, a premier conference for AI researchers, to understand the extent of collaboration between US and Chinese labs. It was found that 141 out of the total 5,290 papers involve authors from both countries, with US-China collaboration appearing fairly constant over time.
One researcher, Jeffrey Ding, noted that while policymakers may not agree on this level of cooperation, it is an undeniable reality. "The US and Chinese AI ecosystems are inextricably enmeshedβand both benefit from the arrangement," he stated.
Many Chinese-born researchers study in the US, forging bonds with colleagues that can last a lifetime. This phenomenon was cited by Katherine Gorman, a spokesperson for NeurIPS, who noted that collaborations between students and advisors often continue long after the student has left their university.
The analysis highlights the potential benefits of collaboration between the world's two AI superpowers. Despite fears over China's rise in AI capabilities, the US and China can still learn from each other and drive innovation forward.
A recent analysis of over 5,000 papers from the Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) conference has revealed that the US and China are collaborating more closely on artificial intelligence research than initially thought. The study found that nearly 3% of papers involve collaboration between authors affiliated with US institutions and those affiliated with Chinese ones. Furthermore, algorithms developed in one country are being shared and adapted across the Pacific.
The analysis focused on papers presented at NeurIPS, a premier conference for AI researchers, to understand the extent of collaboration between US and Chinese labs. It was found that 141 out of the total 5,290 papers involve authors from both countries, with US-China collaboration appearing fairly constant over time.
One researcher, Jeffrey Ding, noted that while policymakers may not agree on this level of cooperation, it is an undeniable reality. "The US and Chinese AI ecosystems are inextricably enmeshedβand both benefit from the arrangement," he stated.
Many Chinese-born researchers study in the US, forging bonds with colleagues that can last a lifetime. This phenomenon was cited by Katherine Gorman, a spokesperson for NeurIPS, who noted that collaborations between students and advisors often continue long after the student has left their university.
The analysis highlights the potential benefits of collaboration between the world's two AI superpowers. Despite fears over China's rise in AI capabilities, the US and China can still learn from each other and drive innovation forward.