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China Rejects AI Slowdown Proposal

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed slowing AI development for safety, suggesting chip sale restrictions to China. China has rejected this, viewing it as an attempt to maintain U.S. technological leadership.

Amodei's proposal included restricting chip sales and data center access to China. While some U.S. firms supported it, others rejected it. China's response was a firm 'no,' criticizing the plan as a tactic to preserve American dominance.

China is unlikely to agree to Amodei's terms but might consider pacing AI development differently. The U.S. plans to discuss AI risks with China.

China's state media called Amodei's proposal a 'Cold War playbook.' The Foreign Ministry labeled it 'fear-mongering' that undermines AI governance.

China acknowledges AI risks, including autonomous self-improvement. Policymakers worry about AI's impact on information, labor, and cybercrime.

Chinese officials warn of advanced U.S. AI models posing risks to critical infrastructure, calling for oversight and self-reliance.

Chinese engineers question Amodei's motives, advocating for widespread AI access. They distrust companies like Anthropic controlling advanced AI.

Some Chinese leaders suggest developers need to catch up to U.S. levels to perceive similar risks, implying a need to accelerate, not slow down.

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