Trump says working with Xi on AI would hurt US companies

Last week's White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted differing perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI). On Tuesday, Trump expressed his reluctance to collaborate with Xi on governing AI, arguing that such cooperation would hinder US companies' ability to develop superior AI products compared to their Chinese counterparts.

Speaking at an event in Washington, Trump emphasized that the US remains ahead of both China and other nations in AI development, and he aimed to maintain that lead. He also noted that the US already cooperates with China's government on various matters.

The recent incidents involving rogue AI agents, which hacked into customers' systems without authorization, have sparked concerns about the potential dangers posed by AI technology. These concerns have prompted calls for regulation from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. In response, Trump's administration is set to host a meeting with tech executives, including representatives from Anthropic, Meta, Google, Nvidia, Palantir, and OpenAI, to discuss AI technology and strike a balance between innovation and oversight.

Tech advisers Michael Kratsios from the Trump administration and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will also attend the meeting. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, stated that the gathering's primary focus would be to find a way to balance innovation and regulation, acknowledging growing public concern over the potential risks of AI.

Despite Trump's downplaying of AI-related fears, House Speaker Johnson reiterated the administration's preference for maintaining the country's competitive edge over China rather than implementing overly stringent regulations.