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US-China AI Race Heats Up in Asia โ India Is Caught in the Middle
CNBCยทSaturday, 1 August 2026

Asia has become the key battleground in the AI rivalry between the US and China. The US wants Asian countries to adopt its AI technology, but China's cheaper AI models are proving more attractive in the region. The competition is intensifying across the continent.
Why It Matters
India is one of the largest AI adoption markets in Asia, and which country's AI tools dominate here could shape India's tech industry, startup ecosystem, and government digital infrastructure for years.
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