Artificial intelligence has recently emerged as a new subject of international competitiveness. In the realm of artificial intelligence, both United states and China are world leaders. The struggle between both the countries in AI will heighten mutual mistrust, accelerate the artificial intelligence arms race, and endanger geopolitical stability. This research looks at how both nations are progressing in many sectors of artificial intelligence and how Beijing is challenging America. However, there remains a gap between them in terms of artificial intelligence advancement. In the race for artificial intelligence supremacy, the United States is losing ground to China because of no long term strategy. The study examines the prospect that artificial intelligence might have an impact on the two nations' national security, as well as substantial alterations in the future power structures of the US and China. Still, China may become an emerging global power, and it is using artificial intelligence to elevate its position by sidelining the United States.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Literature Review
Problem Statement
Research Objectives
Research Questions
Theoretical Framework
Significance of the Study
Methodology
Tentative Organization of Chapters
CHAPTER 2
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY
Background
National Security and Artificial Intelligence
Formulating National Security Strategy
National security-related application of AI
China's and America's national security and Artificial Intelligence
CHAPTER 3
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CHINA AND AMERICA’S PROGRESS IN AI
Chinese Progress in Artificial Intelligence
US progress in Artificial Intelligence
Competition's Drivers between China and the US
CHAPTER 4
FUTURE PROSPECTS OF CHINA-UNITED STATES RELATIONS IN THE AI ERA
China On the Road to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supremacy
Analysis of AI competition between China and the US and its Implications for the US
What Will Happen if China Overtakes the US in AI?
The consequences of a Chinese AI takeover
The new military superpower
Technological hub
CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusion
Recommendation
Objectives & Topics
This thesis examines the escalating strategic competition between China and the United States in the field of Artificial Intelligence. It investigates how AI advancements are fundamentally altering national security agendas, global power structures, and the geopolitical relationship between these two world powers.
- Comparative analysis of AI development strategies in China and the US.
- The impact of AI on national security policies and military capabilities.
- Application of Power Transition Theory to analyze shifting global dominance.
- Economic and technical implications of a potential AI-driven power shift.
- Assessment of future geopolitical risks and the necessity for bilateral cooperation.
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Background:
We now live in the modern age, where every device is called "intelligent" or "smart". The digital society is advancing thanks to the technology of "artificial intelligence". States are trying to reconstruct their civilizations with the help of advanced technology. To have a productive conversation about what artificial intelligence implies for national security, one must first define it. AI is defined as "the study of the computations that enable us to perceive, think, and act" or "the automation of intelligent behavior" (Luger, 2008).
A term that is also used in the United States recent Summer Study on Autonomy by the Defense Science Board defines AI as "the ability of computer systems to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence (e.g., perception, conversation, decision making)." This characterization and explicit link to human performance date back to the early days of AI (Defense Science Board, 2016). The original proposal for the groundbreaking 1956 Dartmouth College Summer Project argued that: (McCarthy et al, 1955).
"Any perspective of learning or any other feature of intelligence can, in principle, be described in enough detail for a machine to simulate it; the goal is to learn how to build machines that can use language, process abstractions, and concepts, resolve issues previously reserved for humans, and improve themselves." (McCarthy et al, 1955).
Definition by Nils J. Nilsson elaborates that: "The practice of making machines intelligent is known as artificial intelligence, and intelligence is just the characteristic that allows an object to operate correctly and predictably in its environment" (Nilsson, 2010). When studying the history of artificial intelligence (AI), it becomes clear that the subject has gone through periods of rapid and gradual progress. Every technology has a wide range of applications in both civilian, economic, and military settings. While technological superiority and leadership have grown more essential in defining success in recent years, the military sector sees new weapons as technologies that can increase a state's military and defense capabilities. The technology used in the military also increases fears and concerns. When Alan Turing, the father of artificial intelligence
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides an overview of the US-China rivalry, the strategic importance of AI, the problem statement, and the research methodology utilized.
CHAPTER 2: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY: This section explores how AI influences national security strategies, including specific applications in cybersecurity, defense, and economic stability.
CHAPTER 3: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CHINA AND AMERICA’S PROGRESS IN AI: This chapter analyzes the diverging development approaches and progress metrics of China and the US, identifying key competitive drivers.
CHAPTER 4: FUTURE PROSPECTS OF CHINA-UNITED STATES RELATIONS IN THE AI ERA: This chapter forecasts the long-term geopolitical impacts of the AI race and examines the implications of China potentially overtaking the US.
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This final chapter synthesizes the research findings and offers recommendations for maintaining stable bilateral relations amidst the AI-driven power transition.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence, China-US Relations, National Security, Power Transition Theory, Military Technology, Geopolitics, Strategic Competition, Digital Economy, Technological Hegemony, Innovation Policy, Cyber Warfare, Global Power Structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental focus of this research?
The work focuses on the intense geopolitical and strategic competition between China and the United States, specifically revolving around the race for dominance in Artificial Intelligence.
What are the primary thematic fields covered?
The core themes include AI's role in national security, military modernization, economic competitiveness, and the broader implications for the global international order.
What is the main research objective?
The objective is to analyze how AI interests and technological consumption are impacting the national security of both states and to evaluate future prospects for the China-US power dynamic.
Which scientific method is applied?
The study utilizes thematic analysis of secondary sources, including government policies, academic reports, and organizational publications to compare the AI strategies of both nations.
What does the main body of the work address?
The body addresses the history and definition of AI, comparative analysis of progress in both nations, drivers of the AI race, and the potential consequences of a Chinese AI takeover.
Which keywords characterize this publication?
The paper is characterized by terms such as Artificial Intelligence, strategic competition, national security, global power shift, and China-US relations.
How does the author utilize the Power Transition Theory?
The author uses Power Transition Theory as a framework to explain how a rising power (China) challenges the status quo established by a dominant power (the US), with AI serving as a new indicator of relative power.
What is the conclusion regarding a potential AI takeover?
The author concludes that China is making significant, rapid progress, and while the US currently holds dominance, the risk of shifting power dynamics poses a serious challenge that necessitates proactive, long-term strategic planning rather than reactive policies.
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- Sana Gul (Author), 2021, An Insight into China-US Competition in the Field of Artificial Intelligence, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1164076
