The US wants an AI-era 'red phone' with China
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI safety and trade at their summit in Washington this week.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a US proposal for an AI-based direct line of communication with China, amid escalating tensions in the rivalry between the two nations. The aim is to provide a notification mechanism for major AI-related national security incidents, as Washington seeks transparency in the burgeoning AI safety debate.
The discussion took place during talks in New York between Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, preceding President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington. Bessent emphasized the importance of transparency between the world's leading AI powers, stating that moving from opacity to more transparency is crucial for both countries.
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