Chinese Tech Firms Challenge USA Giants as Global AI Funding Surges

Global artificial intelligence funding hit $118 billion by mid-2025 as Chinese firms like Moonshot AI and Alibaba released models to challenge OpenAI and Google.Domestic hardware startups including Moore Threads and Biren are pursuing initial public offerings to rival Nvidia, supported by massive state investment and superior energy infrastructure.A University of Pennsylvania study led by Angela Duckworth investigated how these advancements affect Generation Z's professional skills and social well-being.