When discussing AI policy, start with China
Whatever your ideas for regulating AI, I say start with China. Do not put China as an afterthought at the end of your proposal, mentioned in a vague wish that something good ought to happen and that maybe the future of humanity can be secured. During the 2023 U.S.-China nuclear talks, America proposed missile-launch notifications, […] The post When discussing AI policy, start with China appeared…
When considering AI policy, it is crucial to begin with China. Failing to address China's role in the conversation is a grave oversight. During the 2023 U.S.-China nuclear talks, America proposed missile-launch notifications, a nuclear crisis hotline, and measures to restrict military use of outer space. However, China rejected all of these proposals.
This rejection raises questions about China's commitment to global security and cooperation. Moreover, China withdrew from meaningful arms control talks, further complicating international relations. While it is true that China may play catch-up and be skeptical of Western motives, this behavior cannot be ignored. The Chinese government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic also raises concerns about transparency and global health cooperation.
If one's AI policy proposal fails to address these critical issues in a direct and specific manner, it should be met with skepticism. As Ezra and Matt Sheehan discuss in the New York Times, the lack of a forthright approach to China's role in AI policy is a cause for concern.
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