Key facts
- The US rejected globalist AI control schemes, emphasizing national sovereignty.
- China called for a consensus-based global AI governance framework.
- President Donald Trump stated the US leads China significantly in AI efforts.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposed a mechanism for complementary national and international AI standards.
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei supported international collaboration on AI safety.
The United States and China presented opposing views on artificial intelligence regulation at a United Nations Security Council meeting. US representative Kratsios stated that the US "totally rejects any attempt to construct a globalist scheme of control of superintelligence," emphasizing the importance of preserving national sovereignty in AI governance. He quoted President Donald Trump, who asserted that US AI efforts are significantly ahead of China's.
In contrast, China's UN representative Fu Cong advocated for enhanced global collaboration on AI safeguards, calling for an early establishment of a consensus-based global governance framework. Fu also warned against an "us-versus-them" dynamic, suggesting it could serve major powers seeking to maintain technological monopolies.
Several leaders in the American tech industry echoed calls for international cooperation. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposed a mechanism for complementary national and international frontier AI standards, aligning with his company's recent proposal. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei similarly supported international collaboration to ensure AI safety progresses alongside capability.