Trump and Chinese president Xi end summit without major agreement on AI
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a three-day summit in Washington without reaching a significant agreement on regulating artificial intelligence. Despite the presence of tech executives, the discussions focused primarily on geopolitical issues and trade, leaving experts concerned about the lack of progress on AI safety.
Why it matters
The failure to establish guardrails for AI between the world's two largest economies increases the risk of an unchecked technological arms race with potential existential consequences.
Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese president Xi Jinping as they depart the National Archives Museum following a tour on 25 September. Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese president Xi Jinping as they depart the National Archives Museum following a tour on 25 September. AI (artificial intelligence) Trump and Chinese president Xi end summit without major agreement on AI Xi’s state visit to the US emphasized personal rapport with the US president, rather than substantial agreements to pause their respective countries’ AI arms race
Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping wrapped up their Washington summit on Friday, facing criticism that they had squandered an opportunity to pause their countries’ artificial intelligence (AI) arms race.
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