Trump, Xi agree to establish AI communication channel, oppose tolls on int'l waterways: White House
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for artificial intelligence (AI) incidents and use the term "super intelligence" rather than AI during their summit in Washington this week, the White House has said. Trump and Xi also agreed that no country can be allowed to impose tolls on international waterways, the…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened a summit in Washington, during which they agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for addressing artificial intelligence (AI) incidents, with the term "super intelligence" being preferred over AI, according to the White House. The leaders also affirmed their stance against any country imposing tolls on international waterways, emphasizing this stance as critical, particularly in light of Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil, natural gas, and other commodities.
The summit discussed various global challenges, including tensions with North Korea, Russia, and Iran, though specifics on the North Korea discussions remain unclear due to uncertainties surrounding their reaffirmation of commitments to denuclearization. The two nations officially established the U.S.-China Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue to facilitate exchanges on the risks and benefits associated with SI, with the next dialogue scheduled for November 2026.
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