China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit

China and the United States have agreed to establish a communication channel for artificial intelligence incidents. This decision was made during a summit in Washington between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit was marked by ceremony and pomp, but was short on major breakthroughs.

The communication channel is intended to facilitate discussions on the risks and benefits of AI, with the two countries agreeing to use the term "Super Intelligence" (SI) in their dialogue. According to the White House, the next exchange on this topic is set to occur by November. The US and China also agreed on more favourable tariff treatment for $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction.

The two leaders confirmed that they would meet for a third and fourth time this year at international summits in China and the US. Xi Jinping noted that AI must develop under human control, while Trump has previously dismissed fears that AI could pose a threat to humanity. The White House also reported some deals from the visit, including China agreeing to import at least 10 million metric tonnes of coal from the US in 2027 and 2028, and two Chinese pandas to arrive at a US zoo.

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