80k After Hours Highlights: #193 – Sihao Huang on the risk that US–China AI competition leads to war
Jul 31, 2024
Sihao Huang, an expert on US-China AI dynamics, explains the fast-paced advancements in Chinese AI and the implications for global safety. He discusses how China’s growing capabilities may lead to competitive tensions, with risks of human rights violations and state control. Huang emphasizes the need for dialogue between the US and China to foster collaboration on AI safety. He warns that unchecked AI development could exacerbate authoritarian regimes, urging a critical examination of how these technologies might reshape governance and democracy.
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