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China paper criticizes Anthropic slowdown call

7 sourcesUpdated 14 Sept 2026, 4:03 am Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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Global Times called the slowdown proposal a Cold War tactic aimed at China's tech sector.

The newspaper said the idea would curb China's technological growth and uphold U.S. hegemony.

Amodei had argued for pacing AI development to address safety risks.

The report also noted that Donald Trump rejected slowing AI development and said the U.S. must keep its lead.

Why it mattersIt signals a wider fight over AI governance, shaping how fast major powers and firms may push development, regulation, and rivalry.
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One version said Trump emphasized maintaining America's leadership in AI.

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting broadly agrees that Global Times criticized Anthropic's call to slow frontier AI development and framed it as a challenge to China's technology sector. It also agrees that Trump dismissed slowing AI and stressed U.S. leadership.

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What remains unsettled is the broader interpretation of the slowdown proposal, which is presented as either a safety step or a geopolitical tactic. The record here is limited to the published criticism and responses, including Trump's remarks.

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Neutral coverage reports the dispute over Anthropic's slowdown call without endorsing either side. It summarizes Global Times' accusation that the proposal would exclude China from global governance and limit its technology sector. It also notes Trump's statement that the U.S. must remain the global leader in AI.

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Livemint Neutral framing Reported

China state newspaper blasts Anthropics calls to slow AI as Cold War tactic

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Livemint reports that China's state-backed Global Times published an editorial criticizing an essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, which called for slowing down frontier artificial intelligence development to manage safety risks. The Chinese publication claimed the proposal is a Cold War tactic aimed at curbing China's technology sector and upholding U.S. hegemony. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed calls to slow down AI development, emphasizing the need to maintain America's leadership in the field.

The Economic Times Neutral framing Reported

China state newspaper blasts Anthropic's calls to slow AI as 'Cold War' tactic

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The Economic Times details reactions to an essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei regarding artificial intelligence development. The state-backed Chinese newspaper Global Times slammed the proposal to slow down AI as a hypocritical Cold War tactic designed to restrict China's technological progress. Additionally, the report notes that President Donald Trump rejected suggestions to slow AI advancements, asserting that the United States must maintain its competitive lead over China.

marketscreener.com Neutral framing Reported

China state newspaper blasts Anthropic's calls to slow AI as 'Cold War' tactic

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Marketscreener covers the editorial response from China's state-backed Global Times newspaper concerning an essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. The Chinese publication argued that Amodei's call to pace AI development serves to exclude China from global governance and curb its technological growth. The article also highlights President Donald Trump's dismissal of AI slowdown proposals, with Trump insisting that the United States must remain the global leader in artificial intelligence.

The Edge Malaysia Neutral framing Reported

China state newspaper blasts Anthropic's calls to slow AI as 'Cold War' tactic

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The Edge Malaysia reports that China's state-backed Global Times characterized an essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as a Cold War playbook intended to hinder China's AI development. Amodei had proposed pacing AI capabilities to address safety concerns while tightening chip export controls. The article further notes that U.S. President Donald Trump brushed off calls to decelerate AI research, stating his desire to ensure the United States wins the global artificial intelligence race.