I would guess there is probably a capability ceiling beyond which China will not open source their weights. Maybe there is a scenario where they do so or threaten to do so if the US is so far ahead or something as a deterrent.
>But do we need all this now?
Did people want to make profits from the nuclear arms race? I'm sure some did, but it was not really a requirement.
The bottom line is there is a theoretical capability of AI which is effectively a super weapon that can be deployed against your competitor. If you think that is a possibility, even with a low probability, you should probably have a giant AI-related build if you are the US or China.
>But do we need all this now?
Did people want to make profits from the nuclear arms race? I'm sure some did, but it was not really a requirement.
The bottom line is there is a theoretical capability of AI which is effectively a super weapon that can be deployed against your competitor. If you think that is a possibility, even with a low probability, you should probably have a giant AI-related build if you are the US or China.