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Scott Bessent

The provided stories do not state what Scott Bessent is or mention the individual by name. The recent news covers China narrowing the US AI gap, with US agencies accusing Chinese firms of model distillation. It also details China's rejection of calls to slow frontier AI development and warnings from its intelligence chief regarding geopolitical rivalry.

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    China Foreign Ministry Rejects Anthropic CEO’s Call to Slow Frontier AI Development

    On September 14, 2026, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun publicly dismissed an essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and other U.S. tech leaders urging a slowdown of frontier AI development. The ministry…

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    China narrows US AI gap as US agencies accuse Chinese firms of model distillation

    China is rapidly closing the artificial intelligence gap with the United States, challenging the long-standing American lead in model capabilities and research. Despite US restrictions on advanced chips, Chinese…

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    Tom's HardwareArs Technica AIorlandosentinel.com
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    China's Intelligence Chief Warns of AI Risks and Geopolitical Rivalry

    China's State Security Minister, Chen Yixin, has declared artificial intelligence a critical new arena for strategic rivalry among major powers. Writing for the Cyberspace Administration of China's journal, Chen warned…

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    The DecoderCNBC Technologyscmp.comcnbctv18.com

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What is Scott Bessent?

The provided stories do not state what Scott Bessent is or mention the individual by name. The recent news covers China narrowing the US AI gap, with US agencies accusing Chinese firms of model distillation. It also details China's rejection of calls to slow frontier AI development and warnings from its intelligence chief regarding geopolitical rivalry.

What is the latest news about Scott Bessent?

China Foreign Ministry Rejects Anthropic CEO’s Call to Slow Frontier AI Development (14 September 2026).