Top US and Chinese officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, have discussed establishing a “notification mechanism” for AI incidents that could impact national security. This conversation took place in New York ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks come amid growing concerns about AI’s potential risks, with calls for more cautious development. Bessent emphasized the importance of transparency between the two leading AI nations. The meeting also addressed plans to identify potential tariff cuts, as a truce in the ongoing trade war is set to expire soon. The discussions aim to lay the groundwork for advancing US economic interests. The US and China are in a competitive race to lead the AI industry, with Trump dismissing concerns about AI’s risks, emphasizing the need to maintain an edge over China.
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US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
