Commentary: AI armageddon looks different from China
Beijing and Washington might not be able to agree on a lot when it comes to AI governance but there are signs that cross-border risk sharing is possible, says Bloomberg Opinion's Catherine Thorbecke.
Beijing and Washington may not always find common ground on AI governance, but there are indications that cross-border risk-sharing is feasible, according to Bloomberg Opinion's Catherine Thorbecke. In Beijing, the primary concern is that AI could sow social discord through deepfakes, influence operations, and cognitive warfare, rather than causing a global apocalypse.
Chinese officials have dismissed the notion of AI being a threat to human existence, instead focusing on safeguarding social stability. A recent incident demonstrated the potential dangers of AI when cybersecurity researchers in California managed to take full control of a WeChat account within seconds using AI tools. Despite the vulnerability being addressed, officials are optimistic that increased transparency and collaboration between nations could help mitigate risks associated with AI development and deployment.
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