The future of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation is heavily influenced by the decisions of the United States and China, according to Jonathan Black, a former national security adviser. While the UK has made significant strides in AI safety, Black emphasized that the outcome of global AI governance will largely depend on how these two major powers handle the issue. Black played a key role in organizing the Bletchley Park summit in 2023, the first global meeting focused on AI safety. This summit brought together influential figures from industry and government, including Elon Musk, leaders from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, and world leaders from Europe, the US, and China. Notable attendees included UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, US Vice President Kamala Harris, and a senior Chinese official. At the end of the summit, 28 countries signed the Bletchley Declaration, pledging to collaborate on managing the risks and responsibilities of AI development. Black acknowledged that while the summit was a milestone, the real challenge now lies in the relationship between the US and China. He highlighted the UK’s progress in AI safety, noting that its research institute has become a global leader in ensuring AI systems are safe and reliable. However, he admitted that the future of AI regulation hinges on how the US and China navigate their own policies and potential conflicts. Recent discussions about the risks of AI have intensified, especially after prominent figures like Sam Altman of OpenAI and Elon Musk have urged a slowdown in AI development due to safety concerns. Former US President Donald Trump, through his social media platform Truth Social, criticized these warnings, calling them a "sick conspiracy" aimed at slowing down AI progress, which he claimed would only benefit China. Trump opposed the idea of global AI governance, arguing that the only necessary control is a "strong and smart president," and that whoever leads in AI will dominate the future. China’s foreign ministry has also expressed a different perspective, rejecting claims of AI-related threats or competition. A spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, stated that all nations should work together to develop AI in a way that is open, inclusive, and beneficial to all. Despite the differing viewpoints and tensions, Black remains hopeful. He believes that while the risks of AI are real, neither the US nor China has an interest in seeing AI cause harm to humanity. However, he stressed that effective regulation will be difficult without clear rules and policies from the US government. Ultimately, he argued that while caution is necessary, the benefits of AI should not be ignored.