Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China’s AI development

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized a call from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for the U.S. to limit China’s AI capabilities, arguing that such actions would disrupt global AI governance. Amodei’s essay warned of the dangers of China leading in AI and advocated for continued restrictions on AI technology sales to China. In response, China emphasized the need for international cooperation in AI development. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, downplayed the need to slow AI progress, asserting U.S. leadership in the field. The issue is expected to be a topic of discussion between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in an upcoming meeting. China’s state media dismissed Amodei’s essay as an attempt to contain China, while U.S. agencies have accused Chinese developers of aggressive tactics in AI technology extraction. QUESTION: How might international cooperation in AI development benefit or challenge global security and innovation?