US and China Discuss AI Safety Alerts Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
US and Chinese officials have agreed to operationalize a joint “Board of Trade” and established a framework for an AI incident notification system to enhance security transparency. As they prepare for the Trump-Xi summit, both sides are also negotiating tariff relief on non-sensitive goods such as agricultural products and medical devices.
WTOP News reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the U.S. proposal for an AI incident notification mechanism, aiming to increase transparency between the world's top two AI powers. The official also revealed that U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have agreed to operationalize a joint “Board of Trade” ahead of the summit.
Source: WTOP NewsAccording to france24.com, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the eight-hour talks included specific discussions on extending the current trade truce and ensuring a steady supply of critical minerals like rare earth magnets for American manufacturers.
Source: france24.comCNN reports that Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng departed Sunday's New York talks without addressing the media, leaving Beijing's stance on the proposed AI safety notification mechanism unclear. The report also confirms that US export controls on advanced chips were excluded from the agenda, while noting that progress on critical mineral flows and previous agricultural purchase pledges remains unaddressed.
Source: CNNBessent characterized his recent talks with Beijing as highly productive and confirmed that both nations have agreed to schedule a follow-up session on AI dialogue. According to fxstreet.com, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer also indicated that negotiations are progressing on a specific board of trade covering Chinese consumer goods and American energy and agricultural products.
Source: fxstreet.comTreasury Secretary Bessent proposed a mutual notification system for AI incidents to Beijing, aiming for clarity before the leaders meet in Washington.
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