A plurality of Americans believe China is more advanced than the United States in developing artificial intelligence (AI), according to a Pew Research Center survey released on July 23, 2026. Thirty-six percent of respondents said China is ahead in AI, a figure that is three times higher than the 12% who think the U.S. leads.
This perception comes as officials from the Trump administration have accused a Chinese startup of stealing intellectual property (IP) related to AI technologies. The survey highlights growing concerns over AI competitiveness between the two nations.
The findings underscore a shift in public opinion regarding technological leadership, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China in the AI sector.
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