Machine Decision Is Not Final: China and the History and Future of Artificial Intelligence

This edited volume examines the development and trajectory of artificial intelligence in China, moving beyond technical specifications to explore the geopolitical and cultural implications of state-led machine decision-making. By situating Chinese AI within broader frameworks of media theory and planetary-scale computation, the contributors analyze how algorithmic governance intersects with national sovereignty and global power dynamics. The text treats 'machine decision' not merely as a technical output but as a political and historical phenomenon, offering a critical perspective on the future of automated systems in a multipolar world.

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