China: What I Learned from the AI Labs, Robotics Startups and Academia
The article details a recent trip to China focused on AI labs, robotics startups, and academic institutions. The author, Matt White, shares insights gained from direct interactions with industry leaders and researchers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. The experience highlighted the distinct characteristics of each city and the vibrant AI landscape in China.
- ▪Matt White visited various AI labs and startups across Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou during an eight-day trip.
- ▪Beijing is recognized as the policy and research capital, while Shanghai serves as a commercial hub for consumer AI.
- ▪The author engaged in discussions with notable figures, including a dinner with Kai-Fu Lee, and explored the unique AI-driven experiences in nightlife.
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Eight Days in China: What I Learned from the AI Labs, Robotics Startups and AcademiaBy Matt White, Global CTO of AI at the Linux Foundation & CTO of the PyTorch Foundation and LF AI & DataMatt WhiteMay 13, 2026152ShareMatt White and Kai-Fu LeeA note on sourcing: This article is not written from Internet research or secondhand reports. Everything described here comes from personal knowledge acquired over eight days of direct meetings, meals, and candid conversations with founders, researchers, engineers, and investors across Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou during the last week of April 2026. Some conversations were public, many were discrete, and all were generous.
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