Artificial intelligence has moved well into national strategy territory. Government-backed AI ecosystems are taking the lead, and Asia-Pacific has become a proving ground. Many argue that red tape and government intervention can slow innovation. But in several economies, the state is taking a bigger hand to fast-track AI adoption – especially across Northeast Asia, according [...]The post State money, smart machines: How Asia-Pacific is staying ahead in the AI race appeared first on SiliconANGLE.