{
  "id": 10731929,
  "title": "Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/trump-rules-out-joint-us-china-venture-to-develop-ai-10731929",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-29T16:09:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwly5lmvy38qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out any joint venture with China in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that such collaboration would be equivalent to sharing crucial secrets with America's primary economic adversary. At an event in Washington on Tuesday, Trump reiterated his stance against imposing restrictions on AI technology, despite growing public apprehension. Following Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House last week, Beijing and Washington jointly announced the commencement of an AI dialogue, with additional talks anticipated in November. Moreover, the two nations established a new communication channel to mitigate misunderstandings during AI-related incidents. During Tuesday's event, which marked the launch of America.gov—a new AI-powered website aimed at simplifying government services—Trump contended that the US is significantly ahead in the AI sector and does not wish to mix with potential competitors. He warned that engaging in such cooperation would mean exposing sensitive information that China or other entities might covet. Trump emphasized that there is currently no third-place contender, and the competition is strictly between the United States and China. He further asserted that while AI was discussed during his meeting with President Xi last week, he remains resolute against any joint efforts to develop the technology. Trump stated that if they proceed, China will gain immediate access to information they currently lack, which he seeks to maintain. Prior to his meeting with Xi, China's foreign ministry cautioned against narratives of threat and confrontation, as they impede AI governance. Domestically, Trump has encountered mounting public concern regarding the potential dangers of AI and calls for additional safeguards. A recent Politico poll conducted in late September revealed that two-thirds of Americans believe there is at least a moderate risk that AI could destroy humanity, with 44% of Trump supporters stating they would prefer AI development to be halted. Despite these safety concerns, the US president has consistently dismissed them as a hoax and likened them to the global warming scam, which he attributes to radical left Democrats.",
  "summary": "The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Politico EU",
        "title": "EU to Trump: We will keep pushing for global AI safety rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/eu-to-trump-we-will-keep-pushing-for-global-ai-safety-rules",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:39:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/trump-rules-out-joint-us-china-venture-to-develop-ai",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:09:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}