CHINA SEEN AS AI 'GOOD GUY' VERSUS US 'WILD WEST'

Prof Dame Wendy Hall, former UN AI advisory board member and author of a government AI review, told the House of Commons business and trade committee that China backs global AI governance frameworks while the US has created a competitive race among profit-focused companies. The characterization marks a significant shift in how major powers are viewed on AI regulation. China has actively supported international governance efforts, whereas the Trump administration's approach lacks coordinated oversight mechanisms. Hall's testimony highlights growing concerns about the divergent regulatory paths taken by the world's largest economies. The US model prioritizes innovation speed and market competition, while China emphasizes state-level governance and international cooperation on AI standards. This gap in approaches could shape global AI development for years. The UK committee is examining how Britain should position itself amid these competing frameworks as it develops its own AI strategy.