Trump and Xi Meet as AI Competition Heats Up

Artificial intelligence is the main point of contention as US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, with the two superpowers competing to lead AI development while facing domestic concerns about the technology's risks. The meeting, scheduled from Wednesday to Friday, follows warnings from US tech companies about losing control of AI, while China dismissed such claims as scare tactics. Both nations share an interest in preventing AI from threatening national security, with discussions including a proposed notification mechanism for AI incidents. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng laid groundwork in New York over the weekend. No major breakthroughs are expected, but the talks may begin formalized AI dialogue, alongside extending the May trade truce and addressing Ukraine and Iran.