Exclusive | Nobel laureate Simon Johnson on the AI race and China’s ‘over-automation’ risks
- Posted on July 26, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Nobel Prize economist Simon Johnson examines how artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering the geopolitical landscape between the United States and China. The analysis reveals critical vulnerabilities in both economies: while America faces workforce displacement challenges, China confronts the paradox of excessive automation potentially undermining labor market stability. Johnson explores strategic implications of the AI arms race, technological dependencies, and policy considerations necessary for sustainable economic competition in an AI-driven world.
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