As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the US

Differing national priorities have led to a divergence in how China and the United States approach the risks of artificial intelligence. While American policymakers increasingly focus on existential safety concerns and catastrophic potential, China prioritizes state-directed technological development and control over information. This contrast in policy frameworks is contributing to a growing partisan divide within the United States, as some lawmakers caution that domestic focus on long-term safety risks could inadvertently benefit Chinese geopolitical interests.