What happened
At the Yale CEO Caucus, 93% of attendees disagreed with Trump's Truth Social post calling AI warnings a hoax, and 88% said he should raise AI safety with Xi Jinping next week.
Why it matters
The poll results suggest business leaders want AI safety on the agenda when the two leaders meet, a signal that could shape how the issue is handled.
What to watch
The test is whether the meeting produces any agreement on AI safety; if it does, both sides could benefit, but the poll also shows 74% think he will raise it, so the gap between expectation and action is one to watch.
WHO IT HITSThis news lands on corporate executives and policymakers attending the Yale CEO Caucus, who are signaling they want AI safety addressed at the upcoming U.S.-China meeting.
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The Yale CEO Caucus, a semiannual gathering hosted by Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, brought together CEOs, policymakers, journalists, and scholars in Washington. The event was off the record, but the author shared polling data and private conversations. The flash poll results reveal a shared concern among attendees about AI risks. The meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping is set for next week, and the poll indicates that business leaders want AI safety to be part of that discussion. The fact that 93% disagreed with Trump's post calling AI warnings a hoax suggests a strong consensus that the risks are real. Whether the meeting addresses AI safety remains to be seen, and the outcome could hinge on whether the two leaders find common ground on regulation. For corporate leaders, the signal is that AI safety is not just a domestic issue but a topic that may require international cooperation.
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