🔊 A former top U.S. diplomat has called out Trump-era tech restrictions targeting China, arguing they’re backfiring on American interests – and everyone could lose in the AI race without cooperation.
❌ 'Protectionism Doesn’t Work'
Susan Thornton, ex-U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, slammed recent chip export controls as counterproductive. "Restrictions aren’t stopping China’s tech rise – they’re turbocharging it," she warned at a policy forum, citing breakthroughs like AI firm DeepSeek as proof of China’s momentum.
🌍 Global Supply Chains at Risk
Thornton stressed that shifting export rules create chaos for businesses worldwide: "Uncertainty hurts U.S. companies and strains alliances." With China neck-and-neck in AI development, she argued isolating Beijing would only fracture critical tech ecosystems.
🤝 Time for Teamwork?
The solution? "The U.S. can’t dominate AI alone," Thornton said, urging Washington to pivot from rivalry to collaboration. Her message: Shared innovation beats zero-sum games in shaping AI’s future. 💬 "Let’s ensure tech serves humanity – not just national flags."
