The United States and China are competing over who will develop and deploy the best artificial intelligence capabilities. This "race," as Washington refers to it, isn't just about whose technology is better; it's also about whose technology captures global market share. The dilemma for policymakers and conscientious AI companies, however, is that the unchecked spread of increasingly powerful AI technologies could enable countries like China to repurpose them for military, intelligence, or repressive purposes.

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