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Bridging the divide: how AI scientists unite despite growing geopolitical rifts

SpeculationPolicyJul 20, 2026

Pak-Sun Ting, co-founder and CEO of Votee AI, described scientific collaboration as a "small undercurrent" countering geopolitical tensions at a Hong Kong gathering of AI innovators. While US-China rivalry frames AI as a zero-sum competition, developers argue its potential lies in expanding global capabilities. Ting emphasized that despite government disagreements, civilian and technological cooperation remains viable when permitted.

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