The article highlights the US-China AI rivalry, emphasizing the need for mutual restraints despite exaggerated 'mutually assured destruction' fears. While some US AI leaders advocate slowing development for safety and to maintain an edge over China, Trump opposes it, fearing a loss of leadership. The text questions doomsday scenarios, suggesting human misuse is a greater immediate concern than rogue AI, and Big AI's safety calls may be market strategies. It notes China's progress in open-weight AI, challenging US proprietary models. The author stresses that upcoming US-China talks must include AI, with the US leading global regulation to prevent China from dictating the technology's future.