The surprising reasons China is sceptical of AI safety calls

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developmentsChina views AI risks differently, relying on strict government control and regulation rather than fearing loss of control over technology.Chinese culture sees AI as a part of nature, not a destructive force, contrasting with Western apocalyptic views.Despite concerns about AI misuse, China focuses on innovation and defence, sceptical of Western warnings and US calls for cooperation on AI safety.BEIJING - In Silicon Valley, the nightmare keeping computer scientists up is an artificial intelligence so advanced that humans cannot stop it from launching a global drone war or setting off a nuclear bomb.In Beijing, the response could be simple: pull the plug, impose an internet blackout and haul in those responsible for the rogue AI.Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom