Foreign Affairs
US and China to Consult on AI Security Risks
The United States and China have agreed to resume consultations on artificial intelligence security risks, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposing a mechanism for mutual incident warnings following talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York. These discussions aim to pave the way for potential trade and AI agreements during an upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington. While AI experts warn of dangers, Trump has dismissed regulatory concerns as a hoax, pledging to support the sector's growth through new initiatives like an 'AI force' and an 'AI tsar.' Meanwhile, CNN reported that the US military nearly attacked a Chinese ship last spring based on incorrect AI-generated intelligence claiming it carried nuclear weapons parts, highlighting expert warnings about the risks of relying on flawed AI data for critical decisions.
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