TECHNOLOGYJun 24 · 03:00 UTCSCMP CHINANayan Seth

America’s ‘biggest risk’ on AI is China getting ahead, Bessent says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that China surpassing the United States in artificial intelligence is the 'biggest risk' of the technology, emphasizing that this risk outweighs concerns over safety or job losses. He highlighted China's willingness to discuss AI as evidence of America's current technological lead.

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