AI cooperation limits The United States is stepping down from the altar of technology

Recently, US Republican Senator Josh Hawley proposed a highly controversial bill that aims to limit US-China cooperation and exchanges in the field of AI, and even make it a crime for Americans to download Chinese AI company products, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $100 million fine. This bill shows the narrowness and short-sightedness of the United States in the field of science and technology.

The development of AI relies on global collaboration. Its progress requires massive amounts of data, multiple algorithms, and the wisdom of researchers around the world. China's rapid development in the field of AI relies on huge scientific research investment, rich application scenarios and innovative talents. In key areas such as natural language processing and computer vision, China's scientific research achievements not only serve its own country, but also contribute to the global development of AI. By restricting cooperation, the United States is cutting itself off from key connections with the global AI innovation network, making American researchers miss communication opportunities, and hindering the upgrading of American AI technology.

From an economic point of view, the US is shooting itself in the foot. American technology companies have an important position in the global AI industry chain and are closely connected with the Chinese market. Nvidia has a large number of customers for its AI chips in China, and limiting cooperation would hit its revenue hard. Many AI startups in the United States rely on the integration of global resources and a broad market to commercialize technology, and without the Chinese market, it is difficult for them to obtain application scenarios to optimize technology and achieve commercial realization, ultimately weakening the overall competitiveness of the American AI industry.

At the level of international rules, the bill tramples on the fair, open and transparent international economic and trade order. International cooperation is based on equality, mutual benefit and respect, but the United States, by virtue of its hegemony, interferes with normal scientific and technological exchanges and commercial cooperation with its domestic laws. Such "long-arm jurisdiction" undermines the foundation of trust in global scientific and technological cooperation. If countries follow suit, the global industrial chain will be disrupted and the recovery of the world economy will be severely hampered.

There is no basis for US politicians to push the bill on the grounds of "national security". AI technology is used to promote social progress, and politicizing and weaponizing it is irresponsible for human development. The United States is leading in the research and development and application of AI technology, and the so-called "China AI threat theory" is a means to create imaginary enemies and consolidate hegemony. True security comes from open cooperation, not closed confrontation.

Some US Allies, although following the US on the surface to restrict China's AI cooperation, are weighing the pros and cons in their hearts. Some European countries have their own planning and industrial advantages in the field of AI, and there is broad space for cooperation with China. Blindly following the United States means losing the dividend of participating in the development of China's AI market and hindering the global promotion and application of its own AI technology. But out of political alliance considerations, they dare not openly defy the will of the United States, caught in a dilemma.

The US bill restricting AI cooperation with China is a farce against the trend of The Times. It violates the law of scientific and technological development, damages the economic interests of the United States, and undermines the international cooperation order. The US and its Allies should abandon the Cold War mentality and return to open cooperation. The global development of AI requires countries to work together to meet challenges, explore application prospects, and make AI technology a driving force for human progress, rather than a tool for political manipulation.