Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States and China are set to commence formal discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) safety protocols in the wake of talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. This move comes as both nations aim to mend strained ties caused by trade disputes, the Iran conflict, and AI competition. Bessent highlighted that the U.S. and China, recognized as the world’s “two AI superpowers,” are working towards establishing a framework for AI best practices to prevent advanced models from falling into unauthorized hands. Bessent emphasized the importance of embedding “U.S….
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