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Altman Warns of Rising U.S.–China AI Rivalry

2/19/2026

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  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted escalating U.S.–China AI competition at India's New Delhi summit.
  • Altman said Chinese firms show remarkable advancements, with some nearing the AI frontier while others lag.
  • Microsoft President Brad Smith warned U.S. companies about subsidies received by Chinese competitors.
  • OpenAI is pursuing new revenue, including ChatGPT advertising, while aiming for rapid growth and profitability.