Top US and Chinese officials have held talks on creating a new notification mechanism for AI incidents that could affect national security. The meeting took place in New York and was described as successful by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The talks come ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Washington later this week. The discussions focused on increasing transparency between the two nations on AI-related issues.
The meeting between Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng covered various topics, including plans to operationalize a process to identify potential tariff cuts on goods. The two sides also discussed AI and its potential risks, with Bessent emphasizing the importance of transparency between the world's two biggest economies on AI-related issues. The talks are seen as an effort to lay the groundwork for President Trump to advance America's economic interests.
The US and China are locked in a race to dominate the AI and technology industries. Recently, Washington has faced calls to slow down the development of AI over fears about its potential negative impact on humanity. Trump has largely dismissed those concerns, arguing that there are sufficient policies around AI and that the US cannot lose its edge to China. He said earlier this month that whoever wins in AI will be the dominant force.
The talks between the US and China on AI safety come as researchers warn of the potential risks posed by the technology. Some of the industry's most high-profile figures have called for developers to take a more cautious approach to AI development. The US and China have a history of cooperation on AI, with Xi and Trump discussing ways to collaborate on AI during their meeting in Beijing in May.
The meeting between Bessent and He Lifeng is seen as a positive step towards increasing cooperation between the US and China on economic and trade issues. The two sides have had candid and in-depth exchanges on key issues, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The talks have helped lay the groundwork for President Trump to advance America's economic interests and deliver results for the American people.
A truce in the tariffs war between the US and China is due to expire on November 10. The two nations have been engaged in a trade war for several months, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods. The US and China have also been competing for dominance in the AI and technology industries, with significant implications for the global economy.
The outcome of the talks between the US and China on AI safety and economic issues remains to be seen. The summit between Trump and Xi is expected to focus on a range of issues, including trade, security, and AI. The two leaders will discuss ways to increase cooperation on key issues and address areas of concern.
Key points
- The US and China are in talks on a new notification mechanism for AI incidents that could affect national security.
- The talks come ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Washington later this week.
- The US and China are competing for dominance in the AI and technology industries, with significant implications for the global economy.
