How America and China Compare on AI

It is well known that at least part of Washington’s reluctance to regulate artificial intelligence comes from wanting to make sure the United States stays ahead of China. But what exactly are the two countries racing for? How do we define “winning”? What would victory actually entail? On the latest episode of FP Live, I spoke with Matt Sheehan, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he co-directs its China AI Initiative. Sheehan lived and worked in China for six years and has helped host unofficial U.S.-China dialogues on AI. He is also the author of…