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Current proposals include efforts to limit the ability of states to regulate AI, potentially delaying innovation but protecting consumers and societal interests. The discussion highlights how regulation—if well-designed—can steer technological development in safer directions, akin to how aviation safety standards evolved through collaboration between government and industry.
China contrasts sharply by employing top-down mandates for AI innovation, exemplified by its pushy electric vehicle policies that crushed Tesla's early presence and spurred domestic competitors like BYD. This model emphasizes strategic state-led development, leveraging competitive spirit within a controlled framework.