
China bogeyman looms large over American firms’ AI doomsday scenario
Several Silicon Valley executives, including Anthropic chief Dario Amodei, warn that China could close the gap with the United States in artificial‑intelligence development. They argue that a rapid Chinese advance would heighten geopolitical tensions and amplify existing worries about AI safety, adding to broader fears that unchecked AI could pose existential threats. The commentary reflects growing anxiety in the U.S. tech community.