Trump and Xi to discuss AI rivalry and joint safety safeguards in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet in Washington, where they are expected to address both their AI competition and shared worries about AI safety.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are slated to meet in Washington amid an accelerating race for artificial-intelligence supremacy. Both sides have voiced concerns that advanced AI could threaten national security, prompting talks of a bilateral notification mechanism for AI-related incidents and a regular dialogue framework. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned proposals for sharing information on AI emergencies, while advisers like Michael Kratsios emphasized the need to avoid shared risks.
Chinese experts highlighted worries about cyber threats, critical-infrastructure exposure, and the misuse of AI, suggesting room for cooperation. However, tensions persist over U.S. export restrictions on chips and accusations that Chinese firms are “distilling” capabilities from American models, a charge Beijing rejects. The meeting will test whether competition can coexist with joint safety efforts.
Why it matters
AI safety risks affect both nations, and cooperation could help prevent global security threats.
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