Trump says AI will be a big topic in Xi meeting

US President Donald Trump announced that artificial intelligence will be a major topic of discussion during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The conversation will focus on how to handle potential issues that may arise from the development of "Super Intelligence" (SI). Trump stated that China shares the same viewpoint and referred to the US Department of Justice as a "guardrail" for regulating AI.

The talks follow the ongoing competition between the US and China in the field of AI, including efforts to build more powerful models, secure computing resources, and limit access to advanced chips. In response to these developments, the US Treasury Secretary recently proposed a mechanism for notifying China about major AI incidents that pose a threat to national security. This proposal aims to establish a shared understanding of the goals and threats associated with AI.

The mechanism would address risks related to autonomous AI systems, AI-enabled cyberattacks, biological misuse, and other significant concerns. However, the primary focus of the discussion is on communication rather than regulation. Both the US and China have different perspectives on AI risks. Chinese researchers have emphasized deepfakes, information security, and social disruption, while US researchers have prioritized autonomous systems, loss of human control, and AI misalignment.