Tech Insider: China’s Tech Elite Lead AI Startup Frenzy, Baidu to Launch Smartphone

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China’s AI charge: China’s tech elite lead startup frenzy 

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm since its launch in November. Although the chatbot is not directly available to users based in China, its release has reignited enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI), inspiring a new breed of AI entrepreneur in China — the tech giant elite.