NBC News’ reporting from around China reveals a rising power eager to outpace the U.S. in the tech economy.
China showcased advanced AI applications—humanoid robots, package sorting—in Shenzhen with President Xi unveiling a global strategy. The demonstration signals intensifying U.S.-China competition in embodied AI and robotics adoption timelines in manufacturing sectors.
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July 24, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
By Yasmin Vossoughian and Emily Ngo
Welcome to the daily Inside Scoop newsletter. Is China ahead of the U.S. on AI? Well, China displayed its latest AI technology this week and NBC News AI reporter Jared Perlo was there to see it. Some of it was weird, some of it was creepy and some was awe-inspiring. Also LeBron James is going to Philly. It’s a very big deal — with a comparably small price tag. Let’s get into it.
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