U.S. Urges Global Partners to Choose Sides in AI Competition with China

08/15/2026, 04:31 PM politics announcement

The U.S. government is preparing to send a letter to approximately 35 countries, emphasizing the need for them to align with either the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative or China's World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization. This initiative, launched last year, aims to secure supply chains for AI models, semiconductors, and critical minerals amid escalating competition with China.

Notably, Kazakhstan has joined both initiatives, raising concerns in Washington. letter stresses that participation in both frameworks is incompatible, urging nations to commit to the Pax Silica Declaration, which promotes joint projects and reduces reliance on adversaries. aims to limit China's access to resources critical for AI development, as the race for technological supremacy intensifies.

The situation reflects broader geopolitical tensions, with China's rapid advancements in AI technology prompting the U.S. to reinforce its alliances and strategic partnerships in the sector

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