There can be no winners in a US-China AI arms race

The U.S. and China are entangled in what many have dubbed an “AI arms race’s arms race.

US policymakers drove an agenda centered on “winning” the race, mostly from an economic perspective.

But now it appears that access to large quantities of advanced compute resources is no longer the defining or sustainable advantage many had thought it would be.

The escalating AI competition between the U.S. and China poses significant threats to both nations and to the entire world.

Authors: The US and China must recalibrate their approach to AI development, moving away from viewing AI primarily as a military asset.

They say policymakers should focus on civilian applications of AI that can directly benefit their populations and address global challenges.

A coalition that includes major AI developers from multiple countries could serve as a neutral platform for addressing ethical and safety concerns.

This effort should not exclude China , as it remains an essential partner in developing and maintaining a safe AI ecosystem.

The opportunity to harness AI for the common good is a chance the world cannot afford to miss.