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Is a Trump Smartphone Made in America Possible?

2025/6/17
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Asa Fitch: 我认为海湾国家希望控制人工智能技术，并愿意投入大量资金发展本地化的AI应用。他们希望在人工智能领域成为领导者，并开发具有本地特色的应用，因此正在大量投资并购买尽可能多的AI相关资源。然而，我认为该地区存在一些风险。首先，许多来自该地区的重大项目和投资最终以失败或进展缓慢告终，资金不到位，项目未按计划进行。其次，以色列和伊朗之间的冲突可能成为改变优先事项的潜在转折点。最后，中国可能利用与中东国家的关系，扩展其在人工智能领域的能力，这引起了美国官员的担忧。如果发现中国利用这些关系发展先进AI，美国可能会重新实施针对该地区的出口管制。

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The Gulf states are investing billions in AI, aiming to develop domestic industries. However, there are concerns about the sustainability of this spending spree due to past project failures and geopolitical risks. The potential for China to leverage these investments also poses a challenge.
  • Billions invested by the Middle East in AI.
  • Concerns about project sustainability and geopolitical risks.
  • Potential for China to exploit the situation.

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The Trump Organization took the wraps off a golden smartphone) it says will be made in the U.S. and sell for just under $500. WSJ deputy tech and media editor Wilson Rothman walks us through the promised specs and why it isn’t possible to make it in America by August. Plus, Gulf states) are spending billions of dollars to develop their own artificial-intelligence industries. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Asa Fitch explains why U.S. companies benefitting from the windfall should be wary.

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