GoKawiilTrump-Xi Summit to Address AI Risks Amid US-China Rivalry
Ahead of a planned meeting in Washington between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, AI governance is expected to be a key topic despite deep mutual distrust between the two nations. Both countries are simultaneously racing for AI dominance while acknowledging the technology's risks, with Trump previously suggesting that regulation could benefit China's competitive position.
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Any global framework for managing AI risks realistically requires buy-in from the world's two leading AI powers, yet their competitive posture makes substantive cooperation difficult. Experts suggest that even a modest, informal acknowledgment of shared risk—rather than a formal treaty—could open space for future dialogue on containing dangerous AI development.
- Trump and Xi are set to discuss AI governance at a planned Washington meeting.
- Both nations view each other's AI strategies with suspicion while racing for technological advantage.
- Experts say a symbolic acknowledgment of AI risk may be more achievable than a formal agreement.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-18
Published there as: “Global AI safety is hinging on U.S.-China cooperation, but they see each other as the problem”
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