Albanese urges US-China cooperation on AI risks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for US-China cooperation on artificial intelligence risks, urging global action in the interest of humanity. He highlighted the role of middle powers in mitigating AI threats ahead of UN discussions on an international framework. Albanese made the remarks after meeting Apple's Tim Cook in California, as President Donald Trump prepares to host China's Xi Jinping in Washington. Trump has dismissed AI concerns as a "hoax" and plans to name an AI czar, while US labs debate slowing development. The prime minister acknowledged the US and China as dominant AI powers but stressed the need for collective action. Apple's Cook and OpenAI's Sam Altman are expected to attend a White House state dinner for Xi.