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Unlike in the United States, no one in China seems to be openly fretting over the prospect of humanity being destroyed by artificial intelligence soon. There, citizens access local government services through AI-powered digital employees; students receive instant feedback on written assignments by uploading a photo; and hotel guests collect parcels delivered to their doorsteps by robots.
Even as US tech executives and researchers urge a slowdown in AI development citing its existential threat to humanity, the Chinese public has remained comparatively unfazed. “This technology was created to serve humanity,” said Xu Jingyuan, 22, a business student from Beijing. “We shouldn’t see it as something to fear, but as something that brings greater conveniences to our lives.” He said the government is “absolutely capable” of managing its risks.
CNN’s Kate Bolduan talks to AI expert Scott Singer on China’s AI regulations and Fareed Zakaria talks to Evan Osnos on how China has kept pace with America in the AI race.
0:00 Trump to host Xi and AI CEOs at state dinner
0:57 Trump and GOP leaders claim that slowing down AI helps China
2:18 AI expert on China’s regulations
5:23 Fareed explores China’s moves on AI
8:13 Osnos: How China kept up with the US
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<br>Kissinger, along with Western journalists and capitalist thinkers, also rejoiced; they believed that the millions of Chinese bicycle-riding workers—now with a little extra cash in their pockets—would be captivated by and spend money on chewing gum, jeans, jackets, and albums by Madonna and Michael Jackson. They imagined these workers would embrace American art and pop culture like a religion, dreaming of Disney, Miami, Orlando, and Hollywood—as well as representatives, senators, and elections. Yet, the reality was Chinese parents pedaling through the streets in masks to shield themselves from coal smoke, sending money back to the grandparents to fund their children's education. Those children went on to become highly qualified engineers, and now their own sons and daughters play in clean, well-kept public squares alongside their grandparents.
<br>But on the ground, the reality is different. I see a culture of relentless motivation. I see people working through massive challenges like chip restrictions and global pressure, not just to survive, but to excel.
<br>Hard work and resilience deserve respect, regardless of the flag you fly.