China Appears to Be Quietly Winning the AI Dominance War
Each month, Pinterest draws millions of users searching for new ideas, trends, and visual inspiration. Scroll long enough, and a user may stumble upon boards devoted to the strange and unexpected. Footwear turned into planters. Makeup designed to look like fast food. These playful concepts help fuel Pinterest’s reputation as a place where creativity runs freely. What many users do not see is the technology shaping what appears on their screens. Behind the colorful images and curated boards, Pinterest has been testing AI systems developed in China to refine how content and products are recommended. Bill Ready, the company’s CEO, has described Pinterest’s evolution into…