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China Rejects AI Fearmongering, Urges Inclusive Development
(MENAFN) China on Monday pushed back against growing warnings over the risks of advanced artificial intelligence, calling for international cooperation and broader access to the technology after several leading US technology figures supported proposals to slow the development of frontier AI systems and strengthen safeguards.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the development of artificial intelligence affects the "common well-being of all humanity" and called on countries to "promote its open, inclusive and universally beneficial development."
Guo also cautioned against what he described as "fear mongering," confrontation and “malicious competition,” arguing that such approaches could interfere with efforts to establish effective global rules for AI. He said escalating rivalry over the technology would not serve the interests of any country.
His remarks came in response to questions about growing support among prominent technology executives for calls to moderate the pace of frontier AI development. The discussion has gained momentum after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argued that increasingly advanced AI systems require stronger safeguards, while also warning that China's progress in the field could present challenges to US national security.
Several influential figures in the AI industry have expressed support for Amodei's position following the publication of his essay, "We Must Pace the Frontier," in which he advocated slowing the development of the most advanced AI systems and introducing stronger measures to address potential risks.
Elon Musk backed Amodei's position, saying he was "right," while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the question of how to pace frontier AI development had become an important topic in recent discussions within his company.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis also supported the broader direction of the proposal, saying Amodei's approach pointed toward the "right path forward." The comments reflect growing debate within the technology sector over whether the rapid advancement of increasingly capable AI systems should be accompanied by tighter safeguards.
Amodei has warned that the accelerated development of advanced AI could create a range of serious risks. Among the concerns he raised are the possibility that humans could lose control over highly capable systems, alongside increased exposure to cyberattacks, biological threats and major economic disruption.
He also argued that intense commercial competition could make these risks more difficult to manage by encouraging companies and countries to prioritize rapid technological advances over safety considerations.
China's response highlights the growing international debate surrounding the future of frontier AI, with governments and technology leaders increasingly divided over how to balance rapid innovation, economic competition, national security and the need for effective safeguards.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the development of artificial intelligence affects the "common well-being of all humanity" and called on countries to "promote its open, inclusive and universally beneficial development."
Guo also cautioned against what he described as "fear mongering," confrontation and “malicious competition,” arguing that such approaches could interfere with efforts to establish effective global rules for AI. He said escalating rivalry over the technology would not serve the interests of any country.
His remarks came in response to questions about growing support among prominent technology executives for calls to moderate the pace of frontier AI development. The discussion has gained momentum after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argued that increasingly advanced AI systems require stronger safeguards, while also warning that China's progress in the field could present challenges to US national security.
Several influential figures in the AI industry have expressed support for Amodei's position following the publication of his essay, "We Must Pace the Frontier," in which he advocated slowing the development of the most advanced AI systems and introducing stronger measures to address potential risks.
Elon Musk backed Amodei's position, saying he was "right," while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the question of how to pace frontier AI development had become an important topic in recent discussions within his company.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis also supported the broader direction of the proposal, saying Amodei's approach pointed toward the "right path forward." The comments reflect growing debate within the technology sector over whether the rapid advancement of increasingly capable AI systems should be accompanied by tighter safeguards.
Amodei has warned that the accelerated development of advanced AI could create a range of serious risks. Among the concerns he raised are the possibility that humans could lose control over highly capable systems, alongside increased exposure to cyberattacks, biological threats and major economic disruption.
He also argued that intense commercial competition could make these risks more difficult to manage by encouraging companies and countries to prioritize rapid technological advances over safety considerations.
China's response highlights the growing international debate surrounding the future of frontier AI, with governments and technology leaders increasingly divided over how to balance rapid innovation, economic competition, national security and the need for effective safeguards.
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