The future of AI hinges on openness and cooperation. China and Britain can gain much by working together | Zheng Zeguang
TL;DR
Zheng Zeguang, China's ambassador to the UK, argues in the Guardian that there is no point competing in isolation on AI. He compares it to the steam engine, electricity and the internet, pointing to gains in manufacturing, healthcare, research and governance, while acknowledging open questions about safety, accountability, human control and how the benefits get shared.
Nauti's Take
Cooperation on safety standards and research offers real gains, precisely because models and risks already cross borders. The open question is how durable such offers are while export controls, chip restrictions and disputes over data access continue in the background.
The piece is a diplomatic move rather than a neutral analysis, and is worth reading as one.
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