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The surprising reasons China is sceptical of AI safety calls
Explore why China views AI safety concerns differently from the West, focusing on control, culture, and the country's approach to AI regulation and innovation.
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Lily Kuo
- China views AI risks differently, relying on strict government control and regulation rather than fearing loss of control over technology.
- Chinese culture sees AI as a part of nature, not a destructive force, contrasting with Western apocalyptic views.
- Despite concerns about AI misuse, China focuses on innovation and defence, sceptical of Western warnings and US calls for cooperation on AI safety.
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BEIJING – In Silicon Valley, the nightmare keeping computer scientists up is an artificial intelligence so advanced that humans cannot stop it from launching a global drone war or setting off a nuclear bomb.
In Beijing, the response could be simple: Pull the plug, impose an internet blackout and haul in those responsible for the rogue AI.
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