The article discusses China’s dominance in generative AI patent applications, outpacing the United States. According to a study by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, China accounted for 88% of the 200,000 generative AI patent applications filed worldwide between 2018 and 2021, while the US accounted for only 8%. The study highlights China’s aggressive push to lead in AI, with companies like Baidu and Tencent filing thousands of patents. However, the quality of these patents is debated, as many are considered “utility model” patents with lower standards. The US still leads in high-quality AI patents, but China’s sheer volume of applications raises concerns about its potential to dominate the generative AI market. The article emphasizes the need for the US to invest more in AI research and development to maintain its competitive edge.