Bessent: US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with China
Summary
The U.S. has proposed a new alert system with China to notify each other about artificial intelligence (AI) incidents that could threaten national security. This proposal was made during talks ahead of upcoming meetings between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Key Facts
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. wants a shared vision with China on AI risks and transparency.
- The proposed system would notify each country about AI incidents that could affect national security.
- Discussions took place in New York with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng before a planned White House meeting.
- President Trump supports fast AI development to keep the U.S. ahead of China.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said a new "Board of Trade" between the U.S. and China is being formed.
- Talks are ongoing about lowering tariffs on non-sensitive items like consumer goods, agriculture, energy, and medical devices.
- Chinese state media called the discussions “candid, in-depth, and constructive” on AI and trade issues.
- Experts say the AI risk notification system could be a model for other countries.
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