US and China agree on AI dialogue with security mechanism ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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Ahead of the upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, the United States and China have agreed to establish an official dialogue on artificial intelligence. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced this initiative following negotiations with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York. The core of the agreement involves a notification mechanism designed to alert both nations to AI incidents that impact national security. This move aims to increase transparency between the world's two leading AI powers and foster a shared vision regarding common goals and threats. While the dialogue focuses on security and cooperation, discussions did not include export restrictions on advanced AI chips. Additionally, the leaders formalized a 'board of trade' to address ongoing commercial tensions. Despite previous suggestions for slowing down AI research, President Trump has rejected such agreements to maintain competitiveness against China. The summit also addresses potential extensions to the recent trade truce reached in Busan.
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