What happened
The U.S. and China are preparing for dialogue on AI safety risks, planned for mid-September, according to two sources briefed on the discussions. The talks would be led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and would mark the first official bilateral discussions devoted exclusively to AI between the two countries since U.S. President Donald Trump took office for a second time.
Why it matters
The discussions come as frontier AI capabilities reach a global tipping point, according to the sources. However, a White House official said “there is currently no planned AI-related meeting in mid-September,” and Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are due to meet on Sept. 24 during a summit in Washington.
What to watch
The test is whether the White House denial signals a breakdown in planning or simply public caution, so the outcome hinges on official confirmation before mid-September. Watch the Trump-Xi summit on Sept. 24 for whether AI is addressed there.
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The reported preparations for U.S.-China AI safety talks come amid growing concerns about the rapid advancement of frontier AI capabilities. The sources say the discussions would be the first official bilateral talks exclusively on AI since President Trump began his second term, indicating a potential new avenue for dialogue between the two rivals. However, the White House's denial of any planned meeting in mid-September suggests that the plans may not be finalized or could be subject to change. The scheduled Trump-Xi summit on Sept. 24 could provide a venue for further discussion on this issue, though it remains unclear whether AI will be on the agenda. The outcome of these diplomatic efforts is yet to be seen.
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