China Rejects U.S. Calls to Slow AI Growth, Urges Faster Adoption

Beijing has publicly dismissed Washington’s warnings that rapid artificial‑intelligence development poses safety risks, arguing that a slowdown would entrench U. S. technological dominance. Chinese officials say the U. S. push to slow progress is a strategic move to lock in its advantage, while China seeks a different balance between safety and speed. The Chinese government has framed the U. S. caution as a “bogeyman” that could stifle innovation in its own firms. An illustrative case is education entrepreneur Boris But, who two years ago realized his company would be rendered obsolete unless it embraced AI. His clients—wealthy parents sending children abroad—began arriving at his office with questions and insights sourced from chatbots rather than traditional advisors. The shift signals a broader acceleration of AI deployment across Chinese industries, as firms adopt chat‑based tools to stay competitive.