Power Problems The AI Competition with China
Jan 21, 2025
Sam Bresnick, a Research Fellow focused on U.S.-China relations and AI security policy, dives into the fierce competition between the two nations over artificial intelligence. He highlights AI's transformative role in military and economic spheres, examining both the U.S. and China’s unique challenges and advantages. Bresnick discusses the Biden administration's strategies and China's advancements, as well as potential diplomatic routes to mitigate dangerous AI scenarios. The conversation emphasizes the need for a balance between competition and cooperation in tech.
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AI's Impact on International Relations
- AI will impact international relations in security, economics, and governance.
- AI has military applications (e.g., drones), economic uses (robotics), and governance implications (surveillance).
US and China's Approaches to AI
- The US government and private sector are focusing on large language models (LLMs).
- China is also interested in LLMs, but explores alternative AI pathways due to US chip export controls.
China's AI Obstacles and Adaptations
- China's AI development faces obstacles like US export controls on computer chips.
- This pushes China to develop smaller, specialized AI models and explore alternative technologies.