Competing AI Futures: The United States and China’s Strategic Visions – Video Link
On November 28, 2025, the HRUG regular seminar on “Competing AI Futures: The United States and China’s Strategic Visions” was successfully held. The seminar was lectured by Dr. Ali Al-Assam (Founder of the Al-Mushtarak Platform, Member of Friends of Socialist China), and chaired by Professor Joe Finnerty from University College Cork, Ireland. Professor Peter Herrmann and Associate Professor Li Juan (two researchers of CSU Human Rights Center), and Dr. Yue Zhao (Scientific Director of the Surgical Research Laboratory at the University of Cologne Medical School, Germany) participated in the seminar and joined the discussions. Focusing on the AI strategic plans of China and the United States, the seminar conducted an in-depth exploration of the far-reaching impacts of AI on the global landscape, and then called for promoting AI international cooperation to benefit all humanity.
Dr. Ali Al-Assam pointed out that AI is not only a technological revolution, but also a “meta-revolution” that can give rise to other revolutions and determine the leader of the next industrial revolution. He systematically compared the fundamental differences between China-U.S. AI strategies. America’s AI Action Plan, released by the U.S in July 2025, explicitly identifies “achieving and maintaining global technological dominance” as its national security priority, with a focus on military affairs, security and global power projection. In contrast, China’s Opinions on Further Implementing the AI+ Initiative, issued by the State Council in August 2025, takes “reshaping the paradigm of human production and life” as its core tenet, with a focus on economic and social development and common prosperity. In terms of investment models, the U.S. strategy is driven by market mechanisms and private capital with the domination of the Magnificent Seven; China closely integrates investment with national development goals, emphasizing the unity of technological progress and social prosperity. Dr. Ali Al-Assam further noted that the U.S. plan faces risks such as huge energy demand, inadequate infrastructure, and excessive reliance on the private sector, where China has already taken a leading position. He emphasized that the Global AI Initiative launched by China adheres to the vision of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind. It promotes technology transfer to the Global South through open-source technologies to ensure that the AI fruits can be shared by all countries.
During the discussion session, Professor Peter Herrmann raised questions about scientists’ control over technological achievements. Dr. Ali Al-Assam responded that the control of AI lies with society rather than individual scientists and that open-source technologies can help AI become a development tool for the Global South. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of social regulation on AI. Professor Joe Finnerty expressed concerns about the impact of AI on employment. Dr. Ali Al-Assam advocated for a human-machine collaboration model, arguing that AI should serve as an assistant to drive social progress. Dr. Yue Zhao asked whether there is room for cooperation between China and the U.S. in AI governance. Dr. Ali Al-Assam stated that cooperation should be the norm, and efforts should be made to promote AI for the benefit of all humanity. Associate Professor Li Juan posed a question regarding the conflict between vertical control and horizontal technologies. She explored whether traditional state power is sufficient to regulate AI’s development, and whether algorithmic power and other new forms of power exist. Dr. Ali Al-Assam replied that China has consciously taken measures to restrict the power of large tech companies as early as its 2017 plan. In his view, based on China’s unique national conditions, historical destiny and cultural traditions, it is unlikely to see what happens in the U.S. where a handful of tech giants hold sway over national power and policies, but such conflicts will continue to exist.
角逐人工智能未来——中美人工智能战略计划对比
2025年11月28日，HRUG定期研讨会之“角逐人工智能未来——中美人工智能战略计划对比”主题会议顺利召开。本次会议由Al-Mushtarak平台创始人、英国非政府组织“社会主义中国之友”成员Ali Al-Assam博士主讲，爱尔兰国立科克大学学院Joe Finnerty教授主持。中南大学人权研究中心研究员Peter Herrmann教授、中南大学人权研究中心黎娟副教授、德国科隆大学医学院外科研究实验室科学主任Dr.Yue Zhao参与本次研讨会并进行讨论。会议聚焦中美两国人工智能战略计划，深入探讨人工智能对全球格局的深远影响，呼吁推动人工智能国际合作、造福全人类。
Ali Al-Assam博士指出，人工智能不仅是一场技术革命，更是一场能够催生其他革命的“元革命”，决定着下一次工业革命的引领者。他系统对比了中美两国人工智能战略的根本差异：美国2025年7月发布的《美国人工智能行动计划》明确将“实现并保持全球技术主导地位”作为国家安全要务，重点聚焦军事、安全和全球权力；而中国2025年8月由国务院发布的《关于深入实施“人工智能+”行动的意见》则以“重塑人类生产和生活范式”为主旨，着眼于经济社会发展与共同富裕。在投资模式上，美国由“七大巨头”主导，通过市场机制和私人资本驱动；中国则将投资与国家发展目标紧密结合，注重技术进步与社会繁荣的统一。Ali Al-Assam博士还指出，美国计划面临能源需求庞大、基础设施不足、过度依赖私营部门等风险，而中国在这些方面已处于领先地位。他强调，中国发起的全球人工智能倡议秉持人类命运共同体理念，通过开源技术向全球南方进行技术转移，确保人工智能成果由各国共享。 会议讨论环节中，Peter Herrmann教授就科学家对技术成果的控制提出疑问。Ali Al-Assam博士回应指出，人工智能的控制权在社会而非科学家个人，开源技术有助于AI成为全球南方的发展工具，同时强调社会监管的重要性。Joe Finnerty教授提出对人工智能影响就业的担忧，Ali Al-Assam博士则主张人机协作模式，认为AI应作为助手推动社会进步。Dr.Yue Zhao提出的中美在人工智能治理层面是否存在合作的可能，Ali Al-Assam博士认为合作本是常态，并应当推动人工智能为全人类服务。黎娟副教授针对垂直控制与横向技术之间的冲突提问，探讨传统国家权力是否足以管控人工智能的发展，以及是否存在算法权力等新型权力形式。Ali Al-Assam博士回应称，中国在2017年的计划中已有意识地采取措施限制大型科技公司的权力。他认为，基于中国独特的国情、历史命运和文化传统，目前不太可能出现美国那样少数科技巨头掌握国家权力和政策的情况，但这种冲突仍将持续存在。
(Transcription: Yuxin Wang, Longteng Yu; Translation: Yaxing, Bai)