Saturday, January 27, 2018

China's 'DARPA' Enlists Scientists To Make China A Military Tech Superpower



SCMP: China enlists top scientists in mission to become military tech superpower

Experts from within the military to work for its top research institute as China modernises its armed forces to give them cutting-edge equipment and arms

China has gathered 120 researchers from around the military to work for its top research institute as part of a push to develop military applications for artificial intelligence and quantum technology, state media reported.

The military has selected the researchers from across armed forces’ commands to join the Chinese Academy of Military Science, the highest-level research institute of the People’s Liberation Army, according to the PLA Daily.

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Update: China's Army Recruits Top Scientists to Develop Quantum Technology and AI (Sputnik)

WNU Editor: This military modernization program is a top priority for the Chinese government. The resources and commitment that they have thrown into achieving this goal is truly impressive.

4 comments:

James said...

The US maintains a commanding lead though in toilet seat R&D.

jac said...

DARPA is not only a center with a lot of scientist (there are a lot everywhere), it's mainly a state of free mind. This point could be a limitation for the Chinese "DARPA".

RussInSoCal said...

Its a contest to see which Chinese engineer/scientist can best ape a US design.

jac said...

RussIn,
You are right, only the result can tell the success.