US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks
The United States and China are preparing to discuss AI safety risks during a meeting slated for mid-September, according to two sources familiar with the planning. This marks the first official bilateral discussions between the two nations exclusively focused on AI since President Donald Trump's reelection. The talks will be led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with the Chinese counterpart yet to be determined.
The meeting comes at a critical juncture as rapidly advancing AI capabilities pose significant risks. U.S. officials are concerned about potential Chinese development of a powerful "Mythos"-level model that could be used for cyberattacks. The U.S. proposes that U.S. and Chinese AI labs police themselves and share information to prevent AI-linked cyberattacks.
China has recently unveiled AI models similar to OpenAI's Mythos and has expressed concern over U.S. AI regulation.
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