Opinion | The U.S. and China Are Hurtling Toward a Shared A.I. Future

1. 1. Despite narratives of intense rivalry, the US and China are hurtling toward a shared, precarious AI future.
2. 2. AI exacerbates existing worker anxieties, creating a sense of precarity and exploitation in both the US and China.
3. 3. AI is already quietly eroding human agency, a process termed 'gradual disempowerment,' impacting both societies.
4. 4. Americans and Chinese turn to AI companionship, spirituality, and nostalgia for solace from uncertainty.
5. 5. Overcoming the U.S. vs. China AI rivalry narrative is crucial for global collaboration on shared challenges.