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China's Xi urges U.S. to cooperate on AI
CNBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) offers more opportunity than competition, emphasizing the importance of continued dialogue and mutual oversight to prevent misuse.
- Xi highlighted that AI is significant to both countries and stressed that humans must maintain control over the technology to ensure it supports human progress.
- The U.S. has imposed restrictions on China's access to advanced semiconductors for AI development and accused Chinese firms of illicitly leveraging American AI technologies.
- Recent talks between U.S. and Chinese officials have included proposals for a "U.S.-China AI Dialogue" and an alert system to address AI-related incidents, signaling efforts to manage AI risks collaboratively.
- China's Commerce Ministry confirmed that senior trade negotiators have begun discussions with the U.S. specifically focused on artificial intelligence cooperation and regulation.
