US warns 35 nations in AI coalition they must choose between Washington or Beijing; Kazakhstan faces ultimatum after joining both Pax Silica and China's rival framework in race for AI chips, models and critical minerals.

US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

SummaryDraft of US letter to AI coalition members warns against joining competing initiativesLetter to be sent to 35 signatories of AI Opportunity Statement for cooperation on AI models, chips and critical mineralsRecipients to include Kazakhstan, only known member of both US and Chinese coalitions and a source of critical mineralsAI race between US, China at pivotal point as Chinese open-weight models gain against OpenAI, AnthropicWASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. is preparing to tell do...