You Can’t Escape AI Anymore
AI technology has become a central topic in global discussions, particularly between the U.S. and China. The recent surge in AI's capabilities has raised concerns about job security and cybersecurity threats. Political leaders are now prioritizing AI in their agendas, reflecting its significant impact on economic and national security issues.
- ▪AI was a key topic during Donald Trump's recent summit with Xi Jinping.
- ▪A ransomware attack on the Canvas platform has affected millions of students and teachers, likely aided by AI tools.
- ▪The Trump administration is considering testing or licensing powerful AI models before public release due to cybersecurity threats.
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TechnologyYou Can’t Escape AI AnymoreOnce-speculative concerns about the technology have now become pressing matters.By Matteo WongIllustration by Paul Spella / The Atlantic. Sources: Getty.May 18, 2026, 7:30 AM ET ShareSave AI has ascended to the role of main character. When Donald Trump traveled to Beijing for an historic summit last week, AI was one of the central topics of his discussions with Xi Jinping. As the two nations remain locked in a technological arms race, the president brought along some of the United States’ most powerful AI executives, including Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang. A continent away, the European Union has been unsuccessfully petitioning Anthropic to grant access to its advanced cybersecurity model, Mythos.
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