BLUF
China and the US share concerns that advanced AI could become uncontrollable. China favours regulation and state oversight, over company-led safeguards. Beijing is developing standards to prevent AI from seeking power and evading human control.Learning Outcomes
- Compare and contrast AI governance approaches in China and the United States, including the roles of state regulation, industry responsibility, and safety oversight in managing advanced AI risks.
- Identify and assess key AI safety concerns, including loss of control, autonomous decision-making, self-replication, self-improvement, and the potential for AI systems to evade human safeguards.
- Evaluate the opportunities and risks associated with advanced and open-weight AI models, including their implications for cybersecurity, innovation, critical infrastructure protection, and national regulatory frameworks.
