China's Foreign Ministry slams warnings on AI risks as fearmongering, saying they serve no one's interests
| Source: Techmeme | Original article
China's Foreign Ministry rebuked warnings from leading U.S. tech executives about AI risks, labeling the calls for restraint as fearmongering and harmful competition.
China’s foreign ministry pushed back on a wave of alarmist calls to curb artificial‑intelligence development, branding the warnings as “fearmongering, confrontation and vicious competition … that serve the interests of no one,” Bloomberg reported.
The ministry’s statement was a direct response to recent pleas from leading U.S. technology executives – most notably Anthropic co‑founder Dario Amodei – who urged a slowdown in the creation of the most advanced AI models. The executives’ appeal, which sparked a dip in AI‑related stock prices, also drew a sharp rebuke from President Donald Trump, who argued the United States must preserve its competitive edge over China. As we reported on 13 September, Trump dismissed calls for an AI slowdown as politically motivated.
The Chinese reaction underscores the growing geopolitical friction surrounding AI governance. By dismissing the U.S. tech leaders’ concerns, Beijing signals resistance to any coordinated regulatory framework that could constrain its own AI ambitions. The language used by the foreign ministry suggests a broader narrative that frames external criticism as a tool of strategic rivalry rather than a genuine safety issue.
Observers will watch whether the ministry’s stance translates into concrete policy moves, such as tighter domestic controls on AI research or diplomatic outreach to shape international standards. Equally important will be the next round of statements from U.S. officials and industry groups, which could either deepen the divide or open a channel for dialogue on shared safety protocols. The episode highlights how AI is rapidly becoming a flashpoint in U.S.–China relations, with implications for global markets, regulatory initiatives and the pace of technological progress.
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