US, China must ensure to develop AI that's under human control: Xi Jinping at White House

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the United States and China to ensure that the development of artificial intelligence remains under human control and is directed towards public welfare, placing AI safety at the centre of his remarks during his White House meeting with US President Donald Trump on Thursday."Both China and the United States are leading nations in Artificial Intelligence. We have both the capability and responsibility to develop and manage AI for good and ensure that the development of AI is always under human control and serves the well-being of the people," Xi said.The remarks came amid growing concerns over the exponential pace of AI development, with global AI leaders calling for a slowdown amid the discussion on potential risks and adequate safeguards.Trump has pushed back against calls for tighter controls on the rapidly advancing AI technology.