US Presses 35 Countries to Align with It or China on AI Policies

Michael Martina reported for Reuters on August 14 that the US is sending a strong message to 35 countries who signed an 'AI Opportunity Statement' in June. According to a US official and an internal document, the letter makes it clear these nations must choose between aligning with the United States or China on artificial intelligence strategies. The language is unusually direct for diplomatic communication, emphasizing a need to commit distinctly to one side.