As the global race for artificial intelligence intensifies, debate over AI regulation is increasingly shaped by strategic competition between the United States and China. While the Trump administration has imposed tighter oversight on leading American AI companies, Chinese firms continue to narrow the gap with increasingly capable frontier models, raising questions about whether unilateral regulation could weaken U.S. competitiveness without meaningfully improving global security.
The article explores whether Washington and Beijing could reach an agreement on AI safety despite their broader geopolitical rivalry. It examines potential areas for cooperation—including biosecurity standards—while arguing that issues such as cyber operations, autonomous weapons, and verification present formidable obstacles. Drawing parallels to Cold War arms control, it concludes that without a reliable way to verify compliance, meaningful AI agreements remain unlikely, leaving both nations focused on accelerating the race for technological leadership.
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Professor Chris Miller is a geopolitical expert who talks about the origin, impact, and future of AI. He is the author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology, a book that explains how computer chips have made the modern world—and how the U.S. and China are struggling for control over this fundamental technology. Chip War won Financial Times’ Best Business Book of the Year award. Breaking down the motives behind international politics and economics in a thoughtful and concise manner, Miller provides audiences with fresh, alternative perspectives and leaves them wanting to know more. Contact WWSG to host him at your next event.
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