Chinese AI not powerful enough to see rogue-AI risks, says Huawei
Some Chinese commentators have portrayed proposals to "pace" frontier AI development as an attempt to constrain rivals that remain behind leading U.S. labs, rather than simply as a response to safety concerns.
Huawei's chairman Eric Xu stated that Chinese AI developers may not possess the necessary computing power to fully grasp the safety risks associated with advanced AI systems, as reported by leading U.S. firms. Speaking at the company's annual Connect conference in Shanghai, Xu suggested that Chinese AI model providers might need to accelerate their pace of development to become more aware of potential risks.
He emphasized the importance of striking a balance between driving AI innovation and managing associated risks. Xu's comments come amid growing concerns in the United States about AI safety, with major developers and researchers warning of the potential for autonomous systems to bypass safeguards or become uncontrollable. While these calls have been met with criticism in China, where some argue that slowing down advanced AI development could help maintain the country's technological edge, Beijing has generally treated advanced AI as a powerful yet manageable technology.
China is actively working on developing mandatory standards, security assessments, and other safeguards against risks posed by AI.
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