Xi and Trump Agree on AI Dialogue and Prevention of Misuse
Xi Jinping, President of China, told Donald Trump (read more here) during their White House talks that China and the United States can collaborate on artificial intelligence (AI) and jointly prevent its misuse and abuse. According to China's foreign ministry readout, both leaders expressed support for a US-China AI dialogue and acknowledged their shared AI capabilities.
“Both China and the United States have strong AI capabilities. They may have competition, but they may cooperate even more. The right thing to do is to draw on each other’s strengths, not guard against each other,” the readout states.
“The two sides can continue their dialogue on AI, exchange views on its risks and benefits, and jointly prevent the misuse and abuse of AI. AI must be kept under human control,” the readout continues.
Xi also emphasized a people-centered approach to AI, ensuring it serves humanity's progress.
Trump's Position on AI
Earlier, Trump had expressed a different view on AI in a post on Truth Social, stating he wanted to leave AI "exactly where it is." He also mentioned the Department of Justice (DOJ) as a guardrail for AI.
Public Statements
At the arrival ceremony, Xi noted that both countries are leading nations in AI, and their competition should be "healthy" and "within bounds."
Trump, in his remarks, highlighted AI as a topic for discussion during the visit, stating, "The decisions we make in these areas today can promote peace and prosperity for decades and decades to come."
The talks followed the first US-China AI dialogue between the governments, announced by China's commerce ministry spokesperson, He Yadong.