U.S. plans Peace Corps-style "Tech Corps" to counter China's AI exports

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The U.S. is launching 'Tech Corps' to promote American AI adoption abroad, competing with China for global AI dominance.
Tech Corps is part of the Peace Corps, sending volunteers to developing countries for AI capacity building and adoption.
Chinese AI models are popular in the Global South due to cost efficiency, customization, and local infrastructure compatibility.
U.S. AI models like GPT-5 and Claude lead in performance but face economic challenges in developing markets.
Chinese AI models (e.g., Alibaba’s Qwen3, Minimax’s M2.5) rank among the most downloaded on platforms like Hugging Face.
Tech Corps volunteers will spend 1-2 years abroad, requiring STEM degrees and technical skills, starting fall 2025.
The U.S. announced an AI action plan to export its AI tech stack and build an 'American AI alliance.'
The Trump administration dismantled USAID in 2025, cutting traditional aid programs that supported U.S. soft power.
Peace Corps, established in 1961, has sent 240,000 volunteers but faces funding threats under the Trump administration.

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