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How to Reach an AI Arms Control Deal with China

Published

24 September 2026

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regulatory

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AI & ML

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United States

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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The article argues that a U.S.-China AI arms control agreement is unlikely under current strategic conditions due to China's ambition to surpass U.S. AI leadership, but suggests steps the U.S. can take to create conditions for future negotiation.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

AI policy founders focused on U.S.-China relations must rethink engagement strategies as the U.S. seeks a stronger AI lead to force China to negotiate. This reshapes strategic rivalry into a lever for future AI safety rules.

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