We're going to end up with robots that can only beep-boop-bop because the potential for truth to get out is too high

The WEST will, but Asia doesn't have those restrictions. Whether it's Japan, South Korea or China, one of them will make a more Advanced AI easily capable of disabling western computers and AI through cyberwafare.

The advancement of AI should be treated the same way we did with nukes, unless you develop them yourself you're at another's mercy.