‘Silent Cold War’: Why calls to slow AI have sparked new US–China frontier
Summary
The CEO of a major U.S. AI company called for slowing down AI development and restricting advanced AI chip sales to China, citing risks and security concerns. China responded by accusing the U.S. of using AI safety as an excuse to limit China’s technology growth, intensifying competition between the two countries in AI technology.Key Facts
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned about rapid AI progress that could cause huge damage without safety measures.
- He suggested limiting AI development speed and restricting advanced AI chip exports to China.
- Amodei warned that if China leads in AI, it could be dangerous for the U.S. and the world.
- U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is ahead in AI and wants to keep that lead.
- China’s Foreign Ministry called for an open and cooperative approach to AI, opposing confrontational tactics.
- Chinese media called the U.S. proposal a "Cold War playbook" meant to hold back China’s AI progress.
- U.S. companies invested $285.9 billion in AI in 2025, while China invested $12.4 billion, but China is catching up.
- Despite U.S. restrictions, Chinese AI firms have built competitive AI models and made significant progress.
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