China dismisses AI slowdown calls from U.S. tech leaders

China has rejected calls from U.S. AI leaders to slow down the development of advanced artificial intelligence, labeling such warnings as fear mongering that could disrupt global AI governance. The response came after CEOs like Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk urged caution due to the risks posed by rapid AI progress. At the same time, China’s Minister of State Security emphasized accelerating the country’s AI security and risk prevention systems, framing AI as a key battleground in global technological competition. The debate triggered market reactions, with AI-related stocks, including SoftBank, falling sharply. Amodei argued that slowing down too much could allow China to overtake the U.S., creating national security risks. U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the slowdown calls, insisting the U.S. must maintain its AI lead over China. Meanwhile, China is pushing for broader AI collaboration among developing nations and its models are gaining traction internationally. Experts estimate China’s top AI models trail U.S. systems by six to nine months, but warn that any significant slowdown could shift the balance.

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