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  "id": 8871911,
  "title": "US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/us-and-china-discuss-ai-safety-plan-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit-8871911",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-21T07:19:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/us-and-china-discuss-ai-safety-plan-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed details of recent high-level discussions between US and Chinese officials concerning AI safety protocols. These talks occurred prior to the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The proposed \"notification mechanism\" aims to enhance transparency and foster cooperation between the two nations' leading AI powers. The proposal is part of a broader effort to address concerns over AI's potential risks. Bessent emphasized the importance of transparency, likening it to the transparency needed in cross-border trade activities. The meeting also touched upon other topics, such as potential tariff cuts. The talks were described as \"successful,\" paving the way for a potential truce in the ongoing tariff war between the US and China. Despite the intense scrutiny on AI, Trump has remained unconvinced about the need to slow down its development, asserting that the US maintains a competitive edge. The US and China have been engaged in a race to dominate the AI and technology industries, with both nations facing criticism for their respective approaches.",
  "summary": "Top US and Chinese officials have discussed creating a new “notification mechanism” for AI incidents that could affect national security, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Sunday. Bessent made the comments after what he called “successful” talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York. The meeting came as US President Donald Trump […] The post US and China discuss AI…",
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        "title": "US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "US seeks ‘AI dialogue’ with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/us-seeks-ai-dialogue-with-china-as-officials-set-stage-for-trump-xi-8861538",
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  "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."
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