- China’s Lead in AI Patents: China filed over 38,000 generative AI patents in the past decade, surpassing the U.S. by a large margin.
- Rapid Growth in 2023: A quarter of the 50,000 global generative AI patent applications were filed in 2023.
- Diverse Applications: Chinese patents cover various fields, including publishing, document management, and autonomous driving.
Impact
- Technological Advancement: China’s substantial lead in generative AI patents indicates its dominant position in AI innovation and technology development.
- Global AI Landscape: The disparity in patent numbers highlights China’s aggressive push in AI, influencing global technological trends and competition.
- Industry Transformation: Generative AI’s potential to revolutionize industries such as publishing, science, security, and transportation is underscored by the surge in patent applications.
- U.S. Innovation Metrics: Despite fewer patents, the U.S. leads in publishing significant machine learning models and developing advanced AI foundation models, showcasing a different dimension of AI leadership.
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