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International Business Times
International Business Times

AI's New Red Flag: US Dangles Pax Silica At Partners To Sideline China

Close up view of a smartphone displaying the words AI Artificial Intelligence in front of blurred flags of the United States and China illustrating technological competition between the two countries in Tunis,Tunisia on June 24, 2026. The conceptual image symbolizes artificial intelligence innovation digital sovereignty semiconductor competition and the global race for advanced technologies. (Credit: Imen Ben Youssef / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)

Washington is leaving no stone unturned as it prepares for the next big battle on the horizon. In the looming Artificial Intelligence (AI) battle, the US is preparing the groundwork to let its partners know that they can't have pacts with China if they are keen to join the US-led AI coalition. In other words, those who want to dabble with China can rest assured that they will be excluded from US-led AI initiatives.

An unnamed US aide confirmed that the Trump administration is planning to convey this to its partners in no uncertain terms. The proposed message is this: if you wish to align with a competing framework backed by China, you cannot hope to engage with the US-powered AI initiatives, Reuters reported.

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