Microsoft uses its genAI leverage against China - prelude to a tech Cold War?

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Microsoft is using its genAI capabilities to support the United States in a "tech Cold War" against China. The collaboration between Microsoft and the US government has already resulted in a powerful genAI company in the Middle East cutting ties with China and aligning with the US. While this may seem like a positive outcome, there are concerns about the close relationship between the US and Microsoft, as well as the potential lack of regulation for genAI. The US is aiming to leverage its technological leadership in AI to attract countries away from Chinese tech, with Microsoft's involvement serving as a model for this strategy. However, the future of AI and tech regulation remains uncertain. [Extracted from the article]