Great Divergence

China’s AI-safety trajectory is not necessarily a delayed version of America’s

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Sep 23 • Cheryl Wu

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October 2025

Some Facts About Chinese Local Governments' AI Policy

There’s now plenty of information online about U.S.

Oct 30, 2025 • Cheryl Wu

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August 2025

What Questions are in the Chinese Civil Service Exam?

Can you solve them?

Aug 8, 2025 • Cheryl Wu

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April 2025

The Brutal Economics of Building AGI

AI labs have no moat, even if they get to AGI

Apr 5, 2025 • Parker Whitfill

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March 2025

Is AI Safety a Market Failure?

Market Forces are Underrated in AI Safety

Mar 23, 2025 • Parker Whitfill and Cheryl Wu

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The Case For Short AI Timelines

The Other Side of the Ledger

Mar 14, 2025 • Parker Whitfill and Cheryl Wu

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The Case For Longer AI Timelines

A review of some arguments

Mar 4, 2025 • Parker Whitfill and Cheryl Wu

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January 2025

Will Tariffs on TSMC Work?

U.S.

Jan 31, 2025 • Cheryl Wu and Parker Whitfill

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December 2024

The History Behind Maid Cafes

When strolling through Akihabara in Tokyo, it's impossible to miss the colorful signs for “maid cafés” or the cheerful maids in cosplay-style uniforms…

Dec 17, 2024 • Cheryl Wu

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June 2024

What Questions are in the Chinese College Entrance Exam?

Can you solve them?

Jun 13, 2024 • Cheryl Wu

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January 2024

Seeking Justice Online in China

Recently, Chinese people are passionate about an old case in 1994 — the Thallium poisoning of Zhu Ling:

Jan 31, 2024 • Cheryl Wu

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Is there a Pediatrics Shortage in China?

Chinese Social Media is alight with worries about a severe shortage of pediatricians and medical supplies for young people.

Jan 14, 2024 • Cheryl Wu

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