Chinese Envoy Urges U.S. To Avoid AI ‘Star Wars’ Ahead of Xi Visit
Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng has called for constructive competition in artificial intelligence to avoid a new 'Star Wars'-style arms race. The statement comes as President Xi Jinping prepares for a state visit to the U.S. at the invitation of President Donald Trump.
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Managing the AI rivalry between the U.S. and China is critical for global technological stability and international security.
Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng said Beijing and Washington should pursue bounded, constructive competition and avoid an artificial-intelligence-era “Star Wars,” as President Xi Jinping prepares for a state visit to the U.S. at President Donald Trump’s invitation.
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