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The U.S. government wants allies to pick a side in the AI race
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. State Department is pressuring 35 allied nations, including Japan, Australia, and South Korea, to choose between aligning with the U.S.-led Pax Silica coalition or Beijing's competing AI initiative, marking a clear geopolitical split in global AI governance.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You face narrowed market access as governments force clear allegiance between U.S. and Chinese AI frameworks. Expect urgent decisions to maintain crucial partnerships and compliance across Asia-Pacific markets.
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2 sources · 17 Aug 2026
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