China Wins Ai Race if Us Cuts Off “Friends” From Ai Chips, Microsoft Argues
The US rule aimed at restricting access to advanced computing chips for countries including China could ultimately push them ahead in the AI race by forcing companies like Huawei and ZTE to build non-US alliances with China. Microsoft argues that this would be a "surefire way" to secure China's dominance in AI, citing concerns that countries like Brazil and India will be pushed into building new relationships with China. The US may not anticipate the complexities of global AI landscape that this rule could create.
- This move highlights the intricate web of international alliances and rivalries that can emerge when a major power attempts to restrict access to critical technologies.
- What implications might this have for the global balance of power in areas beyond just AI, where technological advancements are increasingly intertwined with geopolitics?