Xi Calls for U.S. Cooperation on AI
Chinese president urges collaboration with U.S. on artificial intelligence amid trade tensions.
The Brief
- Xi Jinping called for continued AI dialogue with the U.S.
- U.S. Treasury official mentions proposed AI alert system.
- China confirms first AI talks with U.S. trade negotiators.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged U.S. President Donald Trump to focus on cooperation rather than competition in artificial intelligence during their meeting in the White House Oval Office.
According to a state media readout, Xi emphasized the importance of AI to both nations and stated that cooperation outweighs competition.
Xi also highlighted the need for human control over AI and its role in supporting human progress.
The U.S. has restricted China's access to advanced semiconductors for AI training and criticized Chinese companies for allegedly misusing American AI technologies.
Recent events have sparked concerns about the potential for autonomous AI to enable faster and more difficult-to-contain attacks.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned discussions on establishing a 'U.S.-China AI Dialogue' and an alert system for AI incidents.
China's Commerce Ministry confirmed that senior trade negotiators held their first talks with the U.S. on artificial intelligence.
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