China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprint

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China has released a new five-year innovation blueprint that prioritizes advancements in artificial intelligence, frontier technologies like quantum technology and brain-computer interfaces, and controlled nuclear fusion. The plan, unveiled by a top research body, also emphasizes the development of semiconductor technology and fostering future scientific talent.

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In a newly unveiled five-year plan, China's top research body has set ambitious targets for technological advancement, prioritizing fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces, and controlled nuclear fusion. The blueprint also emphasizes the development of semiconductors and focuses on cultivating future scientific talent to drive innovation in these critical areas. This strategic approach underscores China's commitment to becoming a global leader in frontier technologies by 2027.

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China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprint Top research body also names quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces and controlled nuclear fusion as priorities for five-year plan The plan focuses on innovation in areas including artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors while underscoring efforts to develop the next generation of scientific talent. asserted

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