China Urged to Avoid AI Split With US as 24-Member Pax Silica Hardens Blocs
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Updated · South China Morning Post · Aug 14
China Urged to Avoid AI Split With US as 24-Member Pax Silica Hardens Blocs
3 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Aug 14
Summary
Analysts warned China to ensure its new AI body is not seen as inherently opposed to the United States and its allies, arguing that perception could deter prospective members.
Waico has been presented by Beijing as promoting “AI for good and for all,” but it faces scrutiny over claims it is meant to rally friendly capitals against Washington in the race for AI leadership.
Pax Silica, a 24-member grouping focused in part on “supply chain security,” is widely viewed as an effort to build a tech bloc insulated from China.
The parallel rise of the two blocs is fueling concern that global AI governance will polarize into rival camps, forcing other countries to choose sides.