Ruth Porat, Alphabet’s president and chief investment officer, expressed concerns about the US maintaining its lead in AI development as China gains ground in basic AI adoption

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Porat acknowledged that while the US leads in advanced AI models and chips, China is catching up.

Geopolitical tensions are rising as both nations prioritize AI advancements.

Porat emphasized the need for international cooperation on AI regulations to avoid fragmented policies that could hinder investment.

Alphabet, through its Google DeepMind lab, continues to invest in AI, launching the Gemini 2.0 model to stay competitive.