Investment executive praises China for using AI to grow industry, pokes fun at the US for making "AI girlfriends"

Here’s something that caught my attention — an investment executive is praising China for how they're using AI to actually grow their industry. And honestly, it’s a stark contrast to what’s happening in the US. According to /u/Tiny-Independent273, China is focusing on real-world applications, like manufacturing and infrastructure, leveraging AI to boost productivity and innovation. Meanwhile, in the US, there’s a lot of hype around AI “products” that are... well, a bit more frivolous — like AI girlfriends. So what does this really mean? It’s a reminder that AI’s potential is best realized when it’s tied to tangible economic growth, not just novelty. As /u/Tiny-Independent273 points out, the focus on practical use cases could give China a serious edge in the global race. And get this — if the US doesn’t shift gears, those playful AI experiments might not translate into the kind of industry growth that really matters in the long run.