China and the US Say They've Agreed to Start Talks About AI
The United States and China have agreed to "launch a dialogue" on AI, reports Reuters. On artificial intelligence, the two sides agreed to hold a dialogue on the technology's risks and benefits, with the next round of discussions set for November, and to set up a communication channel for AI-related incidents, the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the White House said. The White House said that the…
The United States and China have reached an agreement to initiate a dialogue concerning artificial intelligence, according to Reuters. Both nations have committed to discussing the advantages and potential risks of AI technology. They plan to convene for a follow-up discussion in November and establish a communication channel for addressing AI-related incidents.
The White House emphasized the adoption of the term "super intelligence" in lieu of "artificial intelligence." Meanwhile, the Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed appreciation for the new terminology.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that Beijing appreciates Washington's incorporation of the term "super intelligence." China's leader, Xi Jinping, emphasized the importance of leveraging each other's strengths rather than viewing AI development through a lens of mutual containment. Despite the official dialogue and communication channel, CNN notes that the summit achieved minimal progress on AI.
China remains behind the US in terms of frontier AI models but is rapidly narrowing the gap while promoting a more accessible ecosystem centered on affordability. China's shift towards open systems has led to a significant rise in global usage of Chinese AI models, surpassing 54% last week. However, concerns about potential restrictions on advanced AI technology persist.
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