"WARNING. WARNING. The AI arms race has begun. I repeat: The AI arms race has begun. " Or so many think. One of the most fascinating, important, and revolutionary events in the history of contemporary society is the ongoing development of artificial intelligence both between and within the powerhouses of the modern world. In fact, many are claiming we are in the midst of an "AI arms race". No doubt the rise of big data will forever change the world, but should we be embracing our technological pets, or containing them? Today, let's dig deeper.