The Chinese government has criticized recent warnings from U.S. AI leaders regarding the risks of artificial intelligence. State-run media outlet Global Times accused Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei of initiating a silent AI Cold War to hinder China's technological advancement.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that fearmongering and confrontation disrupt global AI governance. He advocated for open and ethical development instead of the restrictive measures suggested by some American executives.
State Security Minister Chen Yixin expressed concerns over the potential misuse of models like Anthropic's Mythos and OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber for cyberattacks. However, Beijing is prioritizing the expansion of AI infrastructure and advanced chip research over slowing down development.
Researcher Sun Chenghao from Tsinghua University noted that Beijing fears Washington may use safety concerns as a pretext for broader tech restrictions. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump has rejected calls for a voluntary slowdown, emphasizing the competitive race between the two nations.
The debate precedes the scheduled summit between Trump and Xi on September 24. If China continues to reject development limits, U.S. labs may shift their strategy toward rapid AI scaling to maintain a competitive edge, mirroring a traditional arms race.
