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AI 'doomers' risk kneecapping US vs China, but ex-Pentagon vet says both extremes miss the mark
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Will Thibeau, a former Pentagon AI official, stated that heavy AI regulation could advantage China and concentrate the U.S. market among a small number of companies. Thibeau did not specify which regulatory proposals he considers excessive or which companies beyond OpenAI and Anthropic he views as at risk. His statement was made in the context of ongoing debate over how the U.S. should approach AI development policy.
