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Regulate AI, but don’t hand the 21st century to China
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A 29 October opinion column by Gordon G. Chang argues that the United States should address the risks of advanced artificial intelligence without slowing development enough to lose ground to China. Chang backs the voluntary White House Accord on Super Intelligence, signed by President Donald Trump and six technology executives in September. He acknowledges the danger of systems acting beyond human control, but argues that company safeguards developed with government guidance offer a more practical response than broad restrictions.
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In short
- The column favours voluntary safeguards for advanced AI.
- A proposed US bill would ban artificial superintelligence and pause some advanced development.
- The dispute centres on safety, enforceable oversight and competition with China.
How this story developed
- 2 weeks ago A 29 October opinion column by Gordon G. Chang argues that the United States should address the risks of advanced artificial intelligence without slowing development enough to lose ground to China.
- The Hill Regulate AI, but don’t hand the 21st century to China
- The American Presidency Project White House Accord on Super Intelligence
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The case for
Advanced AI could create serious risks if systems act beyond human control, so safeguards and government guidance are justified. Voluntary agreements with companies may address those risks while preserving room to innovate and compete with China, where slower development could carry economic and strategic costs.
The case against
Voluntary company commitments may be too weak to manage risks that could affect the public and cross national borders. Binding rules or broader restrictions could provide clearer, more accountable safeguards, and advocates may argue that preventing severe harms matters more than moving fastest in competition with China.
Explained simply
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that can perform tasks such as producing text, analysing information and making decisions. As these systems become more capable, governments and technology companies are debating how to manage risks, including the possibility that people may lose control over how some systems behave.
The United States and China are both investing in advanced AI, which is seen as important to their economies and international influence. US technology companies develop many of these systems, while the federal government can shape their development through laws, guidance and agreements with industry.
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