Chinese Power and Artificial Intelligence: Perspectives and Challenges

This book provides a comprehensive account of Chinese AI in its various facets,based on primary Chinese-language sources. It brings together 15 recognized international experts to present a full treatment of Chinese artificial intelligence, covering state, commercial, and foreign sources of power, talent, scholarship, and global standing. It also discusses the impact of AI on Chinas development of cutting-edge disciplines, military, cyber, and surveillance applications, and AI safety, threat mitigation, and the technologies likely trajectory. The book ends with recommendations aimed at encouraging AI's healthy development in China and preparing the rest of the world to engage with it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the multifaceted landscape of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI), drawing upon primary Chinese-language sources to provide a thorough account. Recognizing China's ascendance as an AI power as a significant global event and a potential threat to liberal democracies, this book fills a gap in the literature by offering a fully documented, data-driven, and academically rigorous presentation. It is designed to be accessible to both scholars and laypersons, making it an invaluable resource for citation and supporting further research.

The book brings together a distinguished panel of 15 international experts who offer a comprehensive treatment of Chinese AI. Chapters cover various aspects of China's AI power, including state, commercial, and foreign sources; the talent, scholarship, and global standing of Chinese AI researchers; the impact of AI on China's development of cutting-edge disciplines; its applications in military, cyber, and surveillance domains; concerns surrounding AI safety, threat mitigation, and the technological trajectory of AI.

Drawing from their extensive interactions with policymakers and specialists worldwide, the authors offer insightful recommendations aimed at promoting the healthy development of AI in China and preparing the rest of the world to engage with this rapidly evolving technology. This book will appeal to students of Chinese politics, science and technology studies, security studies, and international relations, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics of China's AI landscape and its global implications.

Weight: 589g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032081090