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Speed Vs. Safety: The High-Stakes Game Of AI Power Politics


Published on 2025-03-28 15:02:19 - Forbes
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  • As AI powers race ahead, OpenAI urges lighter U.S. rules to outpace rivals like China
  • just as states craft stricter laws. Can innovation and safety coexist?

The article "Speed vs. Safety: The High-Stakes Game of AI Power Politics" by Nizam Packin, published on Forbes, discusses the intense competition among global powers to lead in artificial intelligence (AI) development, highlighting the tension between rapid technological advancement and the need for safety and ethical considerations. It explores how nations like the U.S., China, and the EU are racing to harness AI for economic, military, and societal benefits, often prioritizing speed over safety. The piece delves into the risks associated with this approach, including potential misuse of AI in surveillance, warfare, and cyber attacks, as well as the ethical dilemmas posed by AI systems that might outpace human oversight. Packin argues for a balanced approach where innovation is not stifled, but where there are robust frameworks for AI governance to ensure safety, privacy, and fairness. The article also touches on international cooperation efforts and the challenges in aligning different national interests and regulatory philosophies in the AI domain.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/nizangpackin/2025/03/28/speed-vs-safety-the-high-stakes-game-of-ai-power-politics/ ]