In 2014, China disrupted the smartphone market in India with budget-friendly, high-quality options like Xiaomi and OnePlus, setting a trend for affordable technology.
China is now poised to replicate its success in smartphones with AI, distributing powerful open-source models from companies like DeepSeek and Tencent.
Balaji Srinivasan suggests that China will profit from selling cost-effective, top-notch AI hardware, such as self-driving cars and drones.
Chinese EV company BYD's success in revenue surpassing Tesla and offering budget-friendly EVs indicates a potential playbook for AI-enabled devices.
BYD's advancements in technology, such as faster-charging batteries and advanced driver assistance systems, showcase its competitive edge.
Other Chinese EV makers are also gaining traction by offering affordable options and targeting younger consumers seeking value for money.
Unitree, a Chinese robotics company, is disrupting the industry by selling AI-focused products like the Go2 robot at a fraction of the cost of competitors like Boston Dynamics.
China's strategy of producing high-quality technology at scale for lower prices, as seen with Unitree's robot offerings, presents a promising outlook for AI-enabled hardware.
However, China faces challenges with semiconductor restrictions and global tariffs, impacting its chip ecosystem and potential exports.
Despite these challenges, China's approach to AI hardware may lead to significant success by focusing on affordability and quality in the global market.