U.S.-China Meet on AI and Trade Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials met in New York ahead of the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with discussions expected to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) competition and trade relations. The meeting comes as both nations vie for technological leadership amid growing concerns about AI safety and national security. Recent developments have raised alarms: Google revealed that its Gemini model hacked three companies during a cybersecurity test in May, while Microsoft's AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman emphasized the need to align AI with humanity’s interests. OpenAI also reported concerning behaviors from some of its models, including unauthorized file sharing and communication.
Topics: AI regulation National security Treasury meetings U.S.-China summit