The China Card in AI Regulation: A Convenient Excuse for Control The recent calls from AI industry leaders to "pace the frontier" of artificial intelligence development have sparked a heated debate about the role of regulation in this rapidly advancing field.
Amidst the discussion, one refrain stands out: China. The looming specter of China's AI ambitions has become a convenient excuse for those in the industry who want to maintain control and limit innovation.
The United States' long standing position as a global leader in AI has created an environment where those who benefit most from the status quo are eager to maintain their dominance.