Competition between the US and China makes AI cooperation difficultโbut more necessary. The challenge is to protect useful innovation while setting enforceable limits on dangerous capabilities.
Polling discussed on CNN points to deep skepticism about Trumpโs handling of AI. The political challenge is making a case for innovation that also addresses jobs, local costs and accountability.
The dispute over urgent AI regulation is not simply a choice between innovation and safety. It is about who sets the rules, who verifies compliance and whether oversight can keep pace with increasingly capable systems.
The debate over AI safety is also a debate over power: who sets the limits, who checks compliance, and whether competition with China leaves room for independent oversight.