China and the US are racing ahead on AI. Can they manage risks together?
The United States and China must work together to establish safety guardrails for artificial intelligence, leading scholars and industry leaders said at a Singapore forum, warning that rapid advances in the technology demand stronger risk controls. Speaking at the FutureChina Business Forum on Friday, Jude Blanchette, managing director of consultancy Macro Advisory Partners, urged the two…
Leading academics and industry experts gathered in Singapore to urge the United States and China to collaborate on establishing safety protocols for rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. Jude Blanchette, managing director of Macro Advisory Partners, called for the two superpowers to unite amidst growing concerns over AI's impact on global power dynamics, beyond robotics and other emerging technologies.
The annual two-day FutureChina Business Forum, organized by non-profit Business China, highlighted the need for a coordinated global response to AI risks. Computer scientist Zhang Hongjiang likened the current AI competition to the nuclear arms race, calling for a shared commitment to control and rigorous evaluation of AI models.
While some industry leaders advocated for continued AI development without slowing down, others acknowledged the need for stringent governance, emphasizing that compliance investments could provide a significant competitive advantage.
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