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One participant suggests that historically, governments have sometimes overpromised security measures or failed to anticipate technological risks. The concern is that, today, many are unwittingly or deliberately creating systems of surveillance that may spiral into oppressive states—mirroring fears about authoritarian regimes leveraging AI for mass control.
The Race for AI Dominance: China’s Perspective
In a startling revelation, the discussion reveals China's ambitious plans. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has publicly declared that the nation that masters AI will achieve global dominance. This intensifies the stakes because it means rapid, unchecked development could lead to a new kind of power imbalance.