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Ex-U.S. Official Slams Trump’s China Tech Curbs, Urges AI Collaboration 🌐💡

Ex-U.S. Official Slams Trump’s China Tech Curbs, Urges AI Collaboration 🌐💡

🔊 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."

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