Bessent says US open to discussing shared AI risks with China, Axios reports
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks this weekend, Axios reported Wednesday, citing a statement from Bessent. "The United States remains the leader in AI, and we are open to discussions on avoiding shared risks and avoiding bifurcation of our two systems. We expect our discussions to cover both open and…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that the US is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks. According to Axios, Bessent said the US, which remains a leader in AI, is willing to talk about avoiding shared risks and preventing the bifurcation of their two systems. These discussions are set to cover both open and closed weight models.
Bessent is scheduled to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend in New York City, where they will discuss AI, trade, rare earths, and other economic issues. The meetings will be multi-hour and focused on building on previous discussions. The agenda is expected to remain flexible to allow for in-depth talks across a range of relevant issues.
Axios reports that Bessent's meeting with He Lifeng could provide an opportunity for discussions on US-China AI safety cooperation. As reported by The Korea Times, Bessent's statement also mentioned that he would meet with He Lifeng ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.
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