What the Full Report Will Cover

This report introduces the original 4A AI Diffusion Framework to measure how AI progresses from access to measurable economic advantage. It evaluates China's AI diffusion velocity against the US, analyzes each stage of the diffusion chain, and examines the structural factors driving AI deployment, adoption and value creation.

Why This Report Matters

As the AI race shifts beyond frontier model performance, diffusion is becoming an equally important measure of competitive advantage. This report provides a new framework for assessing how effectively economies convert AI capabilities into widespread adoption, organizational integration and long-term economic value.

Who Should Read This

This report is intended for technology leaders, investors, policymakers and industry stakeholders seeking to understand the evolving dynamics of the US-China AI race, AI deployment strategies and the investment implications of accelerating AI diffusion.

Key Questions the Report Answers

• How can AI diffusion velocity be measured across economies?
• Where does China lead the US across the four stages of AI diffusion?
• What role does China's "AI+" strategy play in accelerating AI deployment?
• Why is China diffusing AI faster than it monetizes it?
• What are the strategic and investment implications as the AI race shifts from capability to diffusion?