While the United States is focused on competition with China, when it comes to artificial intelligence cooperation is the better choice. In applications such as retail, finance, manufacturing, self-driving cars and telemedicine, the two countries can both win.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi became the highest ranking American government official to visit Taiwan in decades - raising the temperature of the already-tense Taiwan Strait. The current situation reflects not only a history of conflict, but also China’s concerns about U.S. influence in its backyard.

Recent events in the Taiwan Strait have led to an outpouring of international concern regarding potential war between the United States and China. AI technology advancements, which these two superpowers are leaders in research, resources, and patents, would mean that the world has yet to see the most AI-driven conflict in history.

The issue has gradually moved up to become one of the most controversial in bilateral relations. Its impact is extensive and its priority is consequently high. Finite, feasible goals are needed to settle the dust through dialogue.

Concerns of China and the United States over science and technology can be resolved by the international community. Avoiding the huge cost of decoupling should be a top consideration.

The age of artificial intelligence is coming. But if major powers fail to keep pace, they could be putting mankind at risk.

The United States is trying to make high-tech a platform for strategic rivalry, which is not how China sees it. The reality in the field is a kind of constructive and strategic mutual dependency.

Facial recognition is developing fast in China, from hotel check-ins, riding the subway, or paying for fried chicken. As the technology develops, it’s naïve to expect that facial recognition technologies will not leak into the functions of law enforcement of national security surveillance.

China’s pursuit of Artificial Intelligence (AI) hegemony will strengthen the CCP’s position, increase economic development, and transform global trade, ultimately challenging the US’s ability to maintain its dominant political, economic and security presence in Asia.

The U.S. and China are both vying to develop comprehensive national security strategies which incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) developments. However, their approaches differ in investment strategy, cooperation with AI leaders, development of talent, and anticipation of potential challenges. Differences in policy implementation will likely determine the leader of the upcoming AI revolution.