Chinese Tech Companies' Progress 'Remarkable,' OpenAI's Altman Tells CNBC

February 19, 2026

TL;DR

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman finds the progress of Chinese tech companies in AI "remarkable."
China is racing against the U.S. to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Chinese tech companies are nearing the frontier in some AI fields, while lagging in others.
Microsoft President Brad Smith advises American tech companies to be concerned about Chinese competitors' government subsidies for AI.
OpenAI is considering implementing ads within ChatGPT, with initial tests in the U.S.
OpenAI is focused on rapid growth and will prioritize profitability when it makes strategic sense.

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