Call for Trump-Xi AI safety talks comes as state media slams US AI governance
An OpenAI executive and former White House adviser is calling for AI safety cooperation between Washington and Beijing ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, even as Chinese state media launch a scathing attack on American frontier governance in artificial intelligence. “I have always believed US/China AI safety collaboration would be desirable but…
AI safety discussions are gaining momentum ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to an OpenAI executive and former White House adviser. Dean Ball, OpenAI’s head of strategic futures, expressed optimism that cooperation between the two nations on AI governance could become a reality in the near future.
However, Chinese state media has criticized American AI governance, accusing US firms like Anthropic of attempting to set industry standards through lobbying efforts. Anthropic has responded to the criticism by highlighting its efforts to strengthen AI security in light of recent safety incidents involving its models. Despite the tensions, officials from both sides are reportedly working to address AI-related risks during the upcoming bilateral meeting, though expectations for significant progress remain low given the ongoing tech rivalry between the United States and China.
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