Asia Society · 2 Oct, 20:30 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Dr. Kevin Rudd on the Risks of a U.S.-China AI Race

Former Australian Prime Minister Dr Kevin Rudd warns that the intensifying artificial intelligence competition between the United States and China poses significant geopolitical risks.

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Former Australian Prime Minister Dr Kevin Rudd warns that the intensifying artificial intelligence competition between the United States and China poses significant geopolitical risks. Speaking at the Asia Society, he highlights how this strategic rivalry could destabilise global norms and accelerate military applications of AI. The discussion underscores the urgent need for international cooperation to establish regulatory frameworks. Professionals must recognise that this is not merely a technological debate but a critical security issue affecting global stability, trade relations, and future economic structures.

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