America and China Look at A.I. and See Very Different Problems

The United States and China have identified different priorities in artificial intelligence regulation. The U.S. has focused on potential misuse of AI systems and bias in algorithmic decision-making, while China has emphasized content control and preventing AI from spreading information deemed harmful to state interests. Officials from both countries have participated in bilateral discussions on AI governance since 2023, but no formal agreements have been reached. Without alignment on which risks require immediate attention, substantive cooperation between the two nations remains limited.

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