The U.S. currently leads in the artificial intelligence rivalry with China, with experts scoring the contest approximately 24-18. This lead is largely attributed to American dominance in AI chips, with U.S. companies also leading in monetizing AI. However, China is rapidly advancing in areas like chatbots, and some experts believe the game is much closer. Recent U.S. policy shifts, including easing restrictions on chip exports to China, have raised concerns about potentially handing a rival a competitive advantage.