The amount of digital information China is producing is vastly outstripping that of the U.S.
The volume of digital information produced in China is vastly outstripping that of the U.S., according to new research from Seagate and technology research group IDC.The big picture: This includes financial records, photos and other documents stored on the internet. By 2025, China will hold 27.8% of the world's data, compared to 17.5% that will reside in the U.S. China's data is growing 3% faster than the global average every year.Why it matters: Data is a primary driver of AI, and China's vast and growing pool gives it a big leg up. But China is behind on developing the talent to put the data to use — this is where the U.S. shines.Go deeper: Trump executive order takes aim at China's AI ambitions