The transatlantic divide over AI is growing. Will China profit?:Beijing's agenda for the future of AI

The EU and the US increasingly find themselves at odds over competing approaches to AI governance. Although this transatlantic divide presents opportunities for China to emerge as a strategic beneficiary, this article argues that China is not overly concerned about this bilateral disagreement for three key reasons. Firstly, China’s commitment to an alternative model for global AI governance predates these divisions. Secondly, China understands that the internal rift between the EU and the US does not necessarily mean either will adopt the Chinese model. Thirdly, instead of merely exploiting divisions within the Western bloc, China aims to garner support from like-minded countries in the Global South. For transatlantic policymakers, the key takeaway is that the EU and US must first resolve their differences and seek common ground before worrying about Beijing exploiting divisions among democratic allies. The EU and the US should join forces to develop high-standard, reliable, and inclusive AI governance plans, even in the current volatile geopolitical landscape.