hit the accelerator
Synonym of hit the gas.
If Frey is right about the technology trap then this may also imply that China could leap ahead in the AI arms race. Sensitive to voter interests, western democracies may yet touch
accelerator
UK /əkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ US /əkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪ.tɚ/
noun 5
Definitions
noun
1
One who, or that which, accelerates.
The Second World War is said to have been a great accelerator for many scientific findings.
2
A device for causing acceleration.
3
A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.
4
A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.
As soon as you get onto the slipway, push the accelerator.
5
A chemical that reduces development time.
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