US Treasury Secretary Says Washington Aims to Balance AI Innovation and Safety Amid China Rivalry
Treasury chief voices support for more open AI models and other nations' restrictions on advanced chip exports to preserve US technological edge
The US Treasury Secretary said Washington is working to balance the advancement of artificial intelligence technology with safety considerations as the United States competes with China in the field, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The Treasury chief expressed support for the development of more open AI models, the report said, without providing further detail on what specific policies or initiatives this might involve.
The official also backed efforts by other countries to restrict access to advanced semiconductor chips, according to the report, a move framed as intended to help preserve the United States' advantage in artificial intelligence development relative to China.
The comments come amid an ongoing global race between the United States and China to lead in artificial intelligence technology, an area both countries have identified as strategically important for economic competitiveness and national security.
Further details on the scope of the proposed measures, including any specific regulatory or export control actions, were not immediately available.
Sources
- US seeks to balance AI innovation, safety in China race: Treasury secretary — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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