What would multilateral ‘AI arms control’ look like?
NOBODY TALKING: Everyone's racing to build. Nobody is discussing who gets to write the rules.

Why it matters
As AI development accelerates globally, the feasibility of multilateral AI governance and US-China cooperation frameworks becomes a critical strategic concern for tech leaders and policymakers navigating geopolitical constraints on AI development.
The key facts
4 to knowArticle examines multilateral AI arms control frameworks
Focuses on US-China safety deal feasibility amid competition
Published June 2026 (forward-looking policy analysis)
Geopolitical dimension affects AI investment and deployment strategy
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Financial Times Technologyft.com
Publisher excerpt: Given the competition, it’s debatable whether a US-China safety deal is even possible