Trump-XI summit aims to head off an AI arms race
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THE AI ANGLE
Sparking a geopolitical arms race between major powersDonald Trump and Xi Jinping met to address competition over artificial intelligence and prevent an arms race. Analysts compare these talks to Cold War nuclear summits between the United States and the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, international officials note that power is moving away from governments toward machines and corporations.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
Consider whether bilateral diplomacy can prevent an arms race when national leaders approach technology as a contest to achieve dominance.Read the original at theconversation.com Generate teaching or study materials
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