Harvard professor breaks down Trump's upcoming talks with China's Xi amid AI race

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss various issues, including artificial intelligence. According to CBS News, Harvard University professor Graham Allison has weighed in on the talks. The two leaders will address thorny issues such as trade and Taiwan, with AI development being a key area of focus, as reported by the Japan Times.

The US and China have signaled no intention to slow down AI development, despite concerns about safety and global technological supremacy. The Japan Times notes that Beijing sees little reason to slow down, as it is already behind the US in AI but is closing the gap. However, Ars Technica reports that the US has increased export controls to limit China's access to technology, and Congress is considering bills to further restrict China's access to chips and hardware.

The two countries have started talks on AI safety, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing a proposed AI safety notification mechanism, according to Ars Technica and Ars Technica Policy. This mechanism would create an open line for either side to send alerts when their country's AI systems pose threats or behave unpredictably. However, tensions between the two nations remain, with China disputing accusations of stealing from US frontier labs.

Brief written by urgent.news from CBS News, Japan Times, Ars Technica, Ars Technica Policy, Fast Company — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.