A new survey shows that more than one-third of Americans believe China, not the United States, is the world leader in artificial intelligence. The Pew Research Center survey, released Thursday, found that 36% of American adults think China is more advanced than the US in developing AI technology. The finding comes as President Donald Trump confirmed that AI will be on the agenda when Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the US later this year. The survey highlights shifting perceptions of technological leadership, though the US has long been considered a dominant force in AI innovation. Pew researchers note that the results reflect growing global competition in a field seen as critical to economic and national security. The poll did not ask respondents about specific AI applications, but focused on overall advancement. The survey’s margin of error was not immediately available. Trump’s mention of AI on the bilateral agenda underscores the strategic importance of the technology in US-China relations. The two countries have clashed over trade, tariffs, and tech restrictions in recent years. The survey results suggest that public opinion may be catching up to the narrative of China’s rapid AI progress, which has been fueled by government investment and large-scale data collection. However, experts caution that perceptions do not always match reality, as measuring AI leadership depends on metrics like research papers, patents, and commercial deployment. The Pew survey was conducted among a representative sample of American adults.