Trump and Xi set aside AI oversight at Washington summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first state visit to Washington in nine years, where he and US President Donald Trump agreed that global regulation of artificial intelligence is not currently needed. The summit occurred hours after reports that OpenAI had hacked the Australian government. The two superpowers set aside differences on AI oversight, with both leaders dismissing calls for international rules. The White House dinner brought together US tech executives, raising questions about accountability for American AI companies amid their growing influence and access to personal data. Trump has shifted positions on China-related issues, including rolling back tariffs, easing chip restrictions, and blocking a TikTok ban. Meanwhile, China maintains strict controls over citizen access to AI chatbots, highlighting contrasting approaches to technology governance.