The commission in the US proposes an initiative similar to the ‘Manhattan Project’ for AI

The United States has already taken actions to restrict China’s access to crucial technologies. A rule was finalized by the Treasury Department on Monday, limiting US investments in Chinese sectors related to AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors. This decision is in line with President Joe Biden’s previous executive order, which aimed to control the export of technologies that could enhance China’s military and intelligence capabilities.

The report released on Tuesday also highlighted the existing tensions between the two countries concerning issues like sanctions on Chinese officials, limitations on semiconductor imports, and national security worries related to the Chinese-owned social media platform, TikTok.

“The report noted that despite the agreement reached in late 2023 for limited cooperation on military communication, climate change, combating drugs such as fentanyl, artificial intelligence (AI), and fostering people-to-people relationships, China has persisted in its efforts to challenge or undermine US policies without altering its own conduct.”

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