I Met With China’s Top AI Experts. They’re Freaking Out, Too
A recent AI conference in Beijing highlighted shared concerns among US and Chinese experts regarding the risks of rapid, unregulated AI development. The author argues that the two nations should prioritize global safety cooperation over geopolitical rivalry.
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As AI capabilities advance, the potential for systemic global risks necessitates international collaboration between the world's two largest AI powers.
Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Just over a week ago, I attended a major artificial intelligence conference in Zhongguancun, Beijing’s bustling high-tech district.
The article presents a balanced view by acknowledging US national security concerns while advocating for international cooperation on existential AI risks.
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