The US wants an AI-era 'red phone' with China
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI safety and trade at their summit in Washington this week.
TL;DR
- The US proposed a direct notification mechanism with China for major AI national security incidents.
- The proposal was made during talks between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.
- This initiative aims to increase transparency between the two leading AI powers.
- The proposal comes amid broader global concerns about AI safety and the potential for catastrophic misuse.
- China has not publicly endorsed the AI notification mechanism proposal.
- Export controls on AI chips and semiconductor equipment were not part of the AI discussions.
- The US and China are also working on a framework to identify 'non-sensitive' goods for trade.