Can Washington Fix Its AI Credibility Crisis?

China’s AI Leap Through America’s Missteps

Top executives from leading U.S. tech companies are sounding the alarm over declining global trust in American technology leadership. At a recent AI policy roundtable in Washington, CEOs emphasized that U.S. restrictions, political gridlock, and inconsistent export policies are driving global customers toward Chinese alternatives. With geopolitical tensions on the rise, foreign buyers increasingly view the U.S. as an unreliable partner, especially in AI technologies. The concern: America’s own actions are giving the world reasons to pivot away from its innovations—not just China’s push for dominance.

Tech Leaders Want Smarter, Sharper AI Policy

Executives, including Google DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman and CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere, urged lawmakers to modernize export rules and create a predictable, bipartisan strategy. Without clearer policy and consistent regulation, U.S. companies could lose the trust of international partners, accelerating China’s growing appeal as a stable AI supplier. The group emphasized that the U.S. still has a lead, but the window for action is shrinking. Tech leaders argue that better governance at home is the key to maintaining AI leadership abroad.