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The Guardian — AI · September 20, 2026 · On the brief until October 4, 2026

Why China is pushing back on US warnings over rapid AI development

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Driving superpower geopolitical rivalry and prompting diverging state regulatory frameworks

Beijing is pushing back against US calls for a coordinated global slowdown in frontier AI development, viewing such proposals as an effort to cement American technological advantage. Although both superpowers face shared concerns regarding catastrophic risks from frontier models and autonomous agents, China prioritizes AI as a core sovereignty capability, balancing domestic economic integration with iterative, state-directed safety regulations.

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