China Might Lap the United States on AI Adoption
Beijing's collaborative approach is winning over other states.
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AI & International Politics — what each story says
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🇺🇸 US–China rivalry4
EU-China trade talks; Reality after the Xi-Trump meeting; US-China AI/SI
The PRC returns to work Thursday after the long National Day vacation. Ministry of Commerce officials are preparing for the visit of European trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, who arrives Thursday for two days of talks that seem unlikely to head off escalation in EU-PRC trade tensions.
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- 'China already has spies' at US AI labs, claims ex-Anthropic researcherSouth China Morning Post · 10/07 23:39 UTC
- US and China agree AI dialogue and tariff cuts on $30bn of goodsThe Daily Star · 10/07 20:40 UTC
🛡️ Security and the military2
Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems 'talk' on Ukraine's battlefield
A high-velocity drone launched at a disused Dutch airbase by the North Sea intercepted a mock enemy target detected by radar and verified using artificial intelligence.
Read the original →Discussions on Impact of AI on National Security & Modern Warfare
Panels discuss how AI is shaping national security and modern warfare. The conference was hosted by the American Bar Association in Washington, DC.
Read the original →🗳️ Elections and information warfare1
Mali's AI Propaganda War: The Fake Fighter With a Real Audience
A Bamako-based TikTok account built up more than 436,000 followers with AI-generated material praising the army and the Africa Corps.
Read the original →🇯🇵 Japan's diplomacy and AI1
Japan-US Business Conference Pledges Cooperation on Physical AI and Energy
The Japan-US Business Conference, attended by leading companies from both countries, was held in Washington through the 7th. A joint statement from 130 companies was issued. It covers cooperation on advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and on the energy infrastructure that supports them.
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Japanese, U.S. Biz Leaders Call for AI Governance Cooperation
Japanese and U.S. business leaders issued a joint statement on Wednesday in Washington.
Read the original →United States , UAE Establish First Bilateral Military Artificial Intelligence Task Force in the Middle East
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced an agreement with the United Arab Emirates. It establishes the first bilateral task force dedicated to developing military artificial intelligence.
Read the original →🔌 Export controls between states1
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- ASML (ASML): Semiconductor Equipment Demand Still Hinges on AI and China ControlsAlphaStreet · 10/08 00:50 UTC
📰 Official Releases1
The Leverage Middle Powers Have in the AI Race
Allied democracies can offer something U.S. industry desperately needs.
Read the original →The analysis and visual summary are in the Oct 8 PM issue. Japanese version here.