Why China Isn’t Panicking About AI Armageddon
Summary
The episode examines the escalating AI arms race between the US and China, highlighting Beijing’s refusal to slow development due to historical grievances and national security imperatives. While China prioritizes algorithmic censorship and social stability over existential risks, the US faces internal conflict between safety advocates and officials fearing regulatory capture by major tech firms. With Xi Jinping and President Trump meeting, experts doubt a nuclear-style non-proliferation deal will emerge, leaving the future of AI governance uncertain.
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