Here we go again with China. This time, it's an LLM frenzy. A five-year plan? Don't make me laugh. It's just another 'Great Leap Forward 2.0' for AI. On the surface, they're shouting, 'We'll infuse AI into every sector of the economy!' But the real intention is obvious: data control, technological self-reliance, and the delusional desire to break free from Western technological dependence.
The problem is money. When the Chinese government starts pouring money, there can be 'surprise' technological advancements in certain fields in the short term. Especially in surveillance technology, facial recognition, and AI fields that are favorable to government control. The problem is that the 'surprise' is not a real innovation. Technology created in a closed environment is likely to become isolated and degenerate into a 'fake' technology that is far from global standards.
Why should you care? Because your money is at stake. If you are currently investing in Chinese AI startups, you should withdraw immediately. Only technologies that suit the Chinese government's taste will survive, and your investment will evaporate. Just like the Chinese stock market crash in 2015. At that time, many investors lost a lot of money by investing with the naive idea that 'the Chinese government will take care of it.' History repeats itself.
The closed nature of the Chinese market is another problem. NPUs or AI algorithms developed in China cannot escape the Chinese government's censorship. This not only slows down the development of technology but also becomes the biggest obstacle to entering the global market. Have you forgotten why Google, Facebook, and Twitter withdrew from China? China is building a 'Great Wall' and trying to create its own league inside it.
Do you remember China's attempt to boost its semiconductor industry in the past? Despite pouring huge amounts of money, they failed to close the technology gap. The same goes for AI. No matter how much money you pour, true technological innovation is impossible without openness and free competition. How can the Chinese government become an AI powerhouse while strengthening data control and blocking the introduction of foreign technology? It doesn't make sense.
The bigger problem is the potential threat that China's AI technology poses to Western societies. If surveillance technology, facial recognition technology, and fake news generation technology are under the control of the Chinese government, this could seriously shake the foundations of democratic societies. China's AI technology is not just an economic issue but is likely to expand into a political and social issue.
The conclusion is clear. China's AI Five-Year Plan is a 'warning sign' for Western investors. You should pack your bags and flee to a safe place now. The Chinese AI market is not a 'rosy future' but a 'black swamp.' If you don't want to lose your precious investment, you need to make a decision right now. Wake up.