The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls

New York Times27 September 2026, 04:01 UTCPeople's Republic of China

In China, A.I. doomsday warnings can feel distinctly Western or like a ploy to stop Chinese A.I. companies from trying to overtake their U.S. rivals.

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