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Inside the AI back-channel between China and the West


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, November 29th 2024 at 5:00 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • The race for technological advantage makes it hard for China and America to reach agreement on shared AI safety protocols. When representatives from both governments met in Geneva in May to discuss the risks of AI, they struggled to move beyond China's fury at the semiconductor export ban.

The article from The Economist, titled "Inside the AI back channel between China and the West," explores the covert and complex interactions between Chinese and Western AI researchers and policymakers. It delves into how, despite geopolitical tensions, there exists an informal network of communication and collaboration aimed at ensuring AI development remains safe and beneficial globally. This back channel includes academic exchanges, joint research projects, and discreet meetings at international conferences where ideas about AI ethics, safety protocols, and potential regulatory frameworks are discussed. The piece highlights the delicate balance these individuals maintain between national interests and the global good, often navigating around official government stances to foster a dialogue that could prevent an AI-driven catastrophe. It also touches on the challenges of trust, espionage concerns, and the ethical dilemmas faced by those involved in these secretive exchanges.

Read the Full The Economist Article at [ https://www.economist.com/1843/2024/11/29/inside-the-ai-back-channel-between-china-and-the-west ]

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