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Middle powers seek flexible AI partnerships amid US-China rivalry

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Middle powers are adopting a strategy of "plugged in, not locked in" to navigate the AI competition between the US and China. These nations, spanning regions like Southeast Asia and the Middle East, are choosing flexible partnerships with both superpowers rather than committing to a single alliance. This approach allows them to selectively collaborate on specific AI issues with either Beijing or Washington, demonstrating their agency in the evolving AI landscape. AI

IMPACT Middle powers are asserting their autonomy in AI development and adoption, potentially influencing global AI governance and market dynamics.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a strategy and approach to AI competition rather than a specific event or release.

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Middle powers seek flexible AI partnerships amid US-China rivalry

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alyssa Chen ·

    Plugged in, not locked in: middle powers navigate US-China AI rivalry

    Middle powers navigating the US-China competition in artificial intelligence (AI) favour flexible partnerships over closed alliances, demanding a “plugged in, not locked in” approach, an AI governance panel heard on Saturday. Alejandro Reyes, adjunct professor in the department o…

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