China’s AI Crossroads: Tencent’s Caution vs. Alibaba’s Aggressive Expansion
Tencent CEO Pony Ma has admitted the tech giant was "slow" to react to the generative AI revolution, contrasting with the aggressive multi-billion dollar investment strategies of rivals Alibaba and ByteDance. This divergence marks a critical juncture for Chinese Big Tech as they navigate varying capital expenditure paths in the global race for AI dominance.