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…
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened at the White House summit and reached a consensus on establishing a bilateral communication channel for artificial intelligence (AI) incidents, the White House announced on Thursday. The term "super intelligence" will be used instead of AI to describe this novel concept during their talks, according to the White House fact sheet.
In a separate matter, both leaders staunchly opposed the notion of any country imposing tolls on international waterways, a sentiment underscored by Iran's recent assertion of control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping conduit for oil, natural gas, and other commodities. Throughout the summit, the leaders addressed a multitude of pressing global issues, including North Korea, Russia, and Iran.
While the White House did not provide specifics on their discussions about North Korea, due to concerns about potential reaffirmation of their commitment to denuclearization, the details of this conversation remain murky. The U.S.-China Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue was established during the summit to facilitate an ongoing exchange of views on the risks and benefits associated with super intelligence. The next conversation under this initiative is set to occur by November 2026.
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