White House Pushes AI Tech Exports to Counter China’s Rapid Gains

The WHITE House is accelerating efforts to maintain U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence as China's advancements narrow the technological gap. Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, warns that America's lead in AI has significantly diminished since 2020. The administration's strategy now focuses on exporting complete "AI tech stacks" to allied nations, aiming to secure global market share and curb China's influence.

China's early investments, vast computing infrastructure, and access to population-scale data have fueled its rapid progress in AI. U.S. officials argue that isolated measures like restricting chip sales are insufficient. Instead, Washington is shifting toward building integrated AI ecosystems with trusted partners to counterbalance Beijing's growing technological clout.