Deep mutual distrust will scupper US-China co-operation on AI
Big progress at a summit of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is unlikely
The US and China are struggling to reach an agreement on artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation, despite the potential benefits of such collaboration, according to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. In a proposed "one-page document," Altman emphasized the importance of preventing AI from falling into the wrong hands. The two nations had previously held talks in 2024, with hopes for renewed discussions following President Xi Jinping's visit to the US in September. However, recent tensions have hindered progress.
China and the US have accused each other of using AI for malicious purposes, such as spreading political rumors and creating cyber weapons. In response, China's intelligence chief accused "hostile forces" of using AI-generated content to spread political rumors, while the Chinese internet regulator warned of "extreme loss of control" over AI systems. Despite these concerns, progress on AI talks has been limited, with both sides only likely to issue parallel statements reiterating their shared concerns about AI risks.
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