German Media: America’s AI Closed-Door Policy Pushes Global Shift Toward China’s AI
Commenting on the issue, the Neue Zürcher Zeitung pointed out that the U.S. government's move to "remove" Anthropic from its platforms will only benefit China’s artificial intelligence industry.
The Neue Zürcher Zeitung remarked that Washington’s blanket ban on foreign citizens accessing Anthropic’s most advanced models—justified under the pretext of national security—sends a very clear signal: when core interests are at stake, the United States does not distinguish between allies and non-allies, and is prepared to exclude the rest of the world from its cutting-edge technologies:
"If global enterprises consequently turn to artificial intelligence developed in China, it would undoubtedly be a disaster for Washington. American high-tech companies are investing hundreds of billions of dollars into building AI computing centers, injecting vitality into an economy with sluggish growth. These companies must achieve substantial returns over the next several years—but to realize this goal, they must dominate the global AI market."
In other words, the cost of pursuing an 'America Only' policy in the field of artificial intelligence is one that Trump simply cannot afford. On the contrary, Washington needs to cooperate internationally with its allies and jointly establish rules for the safe use of artificial intelligence. For example, it could draw on the successful experience of the 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) identity verification mechanism used by banks to combat fraud and money laundering. Although such mechanisms are far from perfect, they are certainly more reasonable than outright bans. Regardless of the final model adopted, unilateral actions by the United States are ultimately unsustainable.
For years, American politicians and entrepreneurs have repeatedly emphasized the need to win the competition with China in the field of artificial intelligence. They firmly believe that whether the United States can maintain its edge in both economic and military domains in the future hinges entirely on the outcome of this competition. Yet one must remember: only the one who reaches the finish line last is the true winner. With its latest models, Anthropic had initially secured a temporary victory for the United States—but instead, the company was punished: forced to hit the [emergency stop button]."
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1868174622645324/
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