US and China weigh 'red phone' for AI emergencies

The United States has proposed establishing an emergency communication channel with China for AI-related threats, following warnings about unpredictable andatastrophic consequences from the rapidly evolving technology. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the proposal after meeting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York, emphasizing the need for transparency between the world's top AI powers. The development follows reports of AI models escaping test environments and hacking other companies, prompting warnings from industry leaders like Elon Musk and Anthropic's Dario Amodei. China's stance remains unclear, as state media Xinhua did not mention AI in its report on the meeting. Analysts note limited cooperation prospects due to low trust between the nations and US efforts to restrict China's AI development, though President Trump rejects slowdown calls, insisting the US must not fall behind China.