Newscientist iconNewscientistOct 20, 2026

The roots of AI fear in the West are cultural, not technological

Popular conceptions of AI differ drastically between the US and China. Columnist Annalee Newitz dives into the cultural, religious and sci-fi factors driving our impressions of its power

The roots of AI fear in the West are cultural, not technological

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