China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit
US president Donald Trump dismisses fears that AI could pose a threat to humanity, while Chinese president Xi Jinping says the technology must develop under human control.
China and the United States agreed to establish a communication channel for addressing artificial intelligence (AI) incidents after a summit in Washington. The White House announced the decision on Friday, stating that the agreement came after a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. During the summit, both leaders discussed various topics, including AI, trade, and the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Trump and Xi confirmed that they would meet three more times this year at international summits in China and the United States. While the visit was marked more by ceremonial events than significant breakthroughs, the White House reported some positive outcomes, such as China agreeing to import 10 million metric tonnes of coal from the U.S. in 2027 and 2028.
The two countries also agreed to more favorable tariff treatment for non-sensitive goods worth $30 billion in each direction. Additionally, two Chinese pandas were to be sent to a U.S. zoo.
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