Opinion | The West is debating AI’s future with half the world absent
- Posted on July 25, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Western nations are shaping artificial intelligence policy in isolation, overlooking China's parallel AI development trajectory. This geopolitical oversight creates a fragmented regulatory landscape where technological standards diverge significantly. China's accelerated innovation pace and different governance approach demand inclusion in global AI discussions. Excluding major powers from international AI frameworks risks creating incompatible systems and missed opportunities for collaborative standard-setting that could benefit all stakeholders.
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