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Afra Wang, a Silicon Valley-based tech writer focusing on A.I. and technology in China, said that Chinese authorities can immediately cut off the grid of an entire city, take away people's phones, and have an intense amount of power in the physical world.
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Afra Wang, a Silicon Valley-based tech writer, stated that Chinese authorities possess intense power in the physical world, including the ability to immediately cut off a city's grid and confiscate phones.
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Afra Wang
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Afra Wang",
    "location": "China"
}
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Technology Government Control
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM (2 weeks ago)

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The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/world/asia/china-us-ai-distrust.html

China views Western AI doomsday warnings as remote, distinctly Western, or a ploy to hinder Chinese AI companies. Despite some internal concerns, the focus remains on opportunity and innovation, with cultural and political factors shaping their unique perspective on AI risks.

Artificial Intelligence China United States AI Safety Technology Policy Geopolitics Cybersecurity

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