China has flatly rejected warnings about AI risks from Anthropic CEO Amodei and other U.S. AI leaders. Beijing's Foreign Ministry calls it "fearmongering," while the state-run Global Times accuses Amodei of waging a "silent AI Cold War." China's security minister isn't calling for a slowdown either but for faster AI infrastructure buildout. Trump also opposes any slowdown.

Dan Ives supports slowing AI capability gains through industry self-regulation, but warns China’s rapid progress complicates safety efforts.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls China AI’s toughest dilemma, urging an AI slowdown and government coordination despite military competition.