US, China discuss AI safety ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Summary
US and Chinese officials met in New York to discuss creating a way to communicate about serious problems related to artificial intelligence (AI). This meeting was part of preparing for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on trade and technology issues.Key Facts
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent led talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York.
- The talks lasted about eight hours at JPMorgan Chase headquarters.
- They discussed setting up a "US-China AI dialogue" to notify each other about AI incidents affecting national security.
- US trade official Jamieson Greer said cooperation on AI and trade is very important.
- Discussions included the possibility of reducing tariffs on certain "non-sensitive" goods like consumer products and medical devices.
- Both sides want to keep critical minerals and rare earth magnets flowing for US manufacturers.
- The talks prepare for a meeting between President Trump and President Xi scheduled for Thursday, with future meetings planned at the APEC forum and G20 summit.
- The meeting aims to ease tensions over trade, technology, and strategic concerns between the two countries.
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