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China-U.S. tech rivalry is making it harder to contain AI risks

Oct 31, 2023 - asia.nikkei.com
The U.K. is set to host a summit on artificial intelligence safety, with China's participation drawing criticism from figures such as former British Prime Minister Liz Truss. The article highlights that despite significant investment in AI, major U.S. tech companies have not dedicated substantial resources to ensuring AI safety.

The author, Angela Huyue Zhang, is an associate professor of law at the University of Hong Kong and director of its Philip K.H. Wong Center for Chinese Law. She is also the author of the upcoming book, "High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs its Economy".

Key takeaways:

  • The U.K. is convening a summit on artificial intelligence safety, with China included as a participant.
  • The inclusion of China has drawn criticism, with figures such as former British Prime Minister Liz Truss calling it a mistake.
  • Despite investing billions in AI, leading U.S. tech companies have allocated few resources toward ensuring AI safety.
  • Angela Huyue Zhang, an associate professor of law at the University of Hong Kong, is among the experts voicing concern about the lack of attention paid to heading off potential AI-related catastrophes.
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