Trump and Xi Meet on AI Rules as Nordic Nations Split

President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are meeting Thursday at the White House to discuss AI regulation, though Trump has resisted controls, calling AI fears a "bluff" by the radical left and arguing that slowing down would let China take the lead. Trump has proposed appointing an "AI czar" and continuing the race, while rejecting a "kill switch" for advanced models. The U.S. has suggested a joint alarm mechanism for AI incidents, and several AI leaders will attend the dinner, marking a modest step toward cooperation. Nordic countries Norway, Finland, and Denmark launched a joint initiative Monday for common AI standards and transparency, but Sweden is not participating. Swedish digitalization minister Erik Slottner dismissed the threat, saying "the race is already over," despite 62 percent of Swedes viewing AI as a greater risk than opportunity.