US-China AI race: Rivals compete for influence while seeking common ground on risks

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The US and China are competing intensively in AI development across models, chips, and supply chains while simultaneously seeking collaborative approaches to manage emerging technology risks. Southeast Asia is increasingly targeted by both powers as they build international AI partnerships.

Washington and Beijing are competing across AI models, chips and supply chains, even as they explore ways to manage the technology’s growing risks. Southeast Asia is increasingly becoming a focus of their efforts to build international AI partnerships.