AI Arms Race: Inside the U.S.-China Battle for Supremacy

President Trump wants artificial intelligence companies to police themselves, all in the name of winning the race with China. Are the U.S. and China on a path of unstoppable AI competition? Or should the world's AI leaders collaborate? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that with Dmitri Alperovitch, Chris McGuire, Samm Sacks and Melanie Sisson. The panel explores the strategic, economic, and ethical dimensions of the AI rivalry, including the potential risks of an unchecked arms race and the benefits of international cooperation. With AI poised to transform everything from national security to daily life, the stakes could not be higher. As both nations pour billions into AI development, the question of whether competition or collaboration will define the future remains open. This PBS News discussion offers expert insights into one of the defining geopolitical challenges of our time.