Opportunism, optimism, patriotism, and fear: The AI doom debate is dividing the Chinese internet too

The AI doom debate is drawing a wide range of reactions from Chinese internet users. credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images Chinese internet users are responding to AI fears with skepticism, optimism, and concern. Some see US caution as an attempt to keep China from catching up, while others say it's a chance to pull ahead. "If they don't move forward, we will," one user wrote. The debate on AI doom has crossed the Pacific, and Chinese internet users are sharing their own takes. Over the past week, prominent AI leaders, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei , OpenAI's Sam Altman , and Elon Musk, have called for the industry to better manage the pace of AI development, warning that safeguards may not keep up with its rapidly growing capabilities.