TechWhy China is pushing back on US warnings over rapid AI development

Beijing sees calls to slow frontier AI as an attempt to preserve the US lead and is pursuing a different balance between safety and speed. China’s latest safety framework addresses risks from agents, cybersecurity and recursive self-improvement, while analysts say its concerns may overlap with those raised in the US more than expected.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-20 06:00Original