US, China to set up 'communication channel' for AI incidents

The United States and China have agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for discussing artificial intelligence incidents, according to the White House. The decision came during a summit in Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met to discuss a range of topics, including AI, trade, and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

While Trump has previously dismissed concerns about AI posing a threat to humanity, Xi expressed a more cautious perspective, emphasizing that AI development must remain under human control. In addition to the AI dialogue, the two countries reached agreements on coal imports, tariff treatment for certain goods, and the arrival of two Chinese pandas at a U.S. zoo.

The summit also led to other notable outcomes, such as the resumption of relations with three U.S. media outlets banned earlier by Trump, and a state banquet showcasing U.S. technology and military prowess. The visit culminated in both leaders confirming their intention to continue their AI dialogue, setting the stage for future meetings at international summits.