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The AI race: US and China defence sectors emerge as key battlegrounds

South China Morning Post

February 5, 2026

CSET’s Sam Bresnick shared his expert perspective in an article published by the South China Morning Post. The article examines the AI competition between the United States and China, rising US defense spending proposals, and how both countries are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into their military systems.

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