The global competition for artificial intelligence is intensifying, with the technological gap between the U.S. and China narrowing to just a few months.

Artificial intelligence competition has become a stage for global strategic rivalry

On May 21, 2025, U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance described the development of artificial intelligence as a "arms race" with China, emphasizing that advantages in this field will determine the balance of power in the future, not only economically but also militarily and strategically.

In a media interview, Vance also emphasized that the gap between the United States and China in some key artificial intelligence technologies is only a few months to two years, and any decline in the pace of innovation could lead to a permanent loss of leadership.

This description reflects deep concerns about China's rapid progress in this field, as the gap between U.S. and Chinese artificial intelligence has narrowed to just a few months.

This threat is expected to prompt Washington to invest heavily in the infrastructure required to develop and operate advanced artificial intelligence systems, especially large data centers that primarily rely on clean energy.

These centers, which have thousands of servers, are crucial nerves driving complex artificial intelligence models and require significant investment in electricity. This huge investment has placed unprecedented pressure on America's energy resources and power infrastructure, laying the groundwork for potential energy crises in the next decade.

Sources: aljazeera

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