The Cognitive Revolution · Sunday, August 2, 2026
The speaker aims to disabuse listeners of the misconception that China does not care about AI safety or will not slow down AI development. They state that China has, at times, slowed down its AI companies in the name of safety, demonstrating that the government is willing to take action when it deems it necessary.
“I think if nothing else, I hope that this episode serves to really disabuse people of that misconception.”
“I think it should become clear by the end of everything that I'm about to take you through, that China does care about AI safety.”
“China has at times slowed down their AI companies in the name of safety.”
“And that the Chinese government is willing to take action when it deems it necessary.”