China poaches more AI talent from the U.S. as it eyes the next 'super-app' (opens original article in a new tab)

A former OpenAI researcher now leads Tencent's AI efforts in China, aiming to develop artificial general intelligence, reflecting a shift in the U.S.-China tech race as Chinese companies seek to close the AI gap.

• A former OpenAI researcher joined Tencent as chief AI scientist to develop AGI.
• Chinese companies are competing with U.S. firms in AI by attracting talent and focusing on practical applications.
• Tencent's leader emphasized the importance of AI performance and cost over large models.