US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with China, Bessent says

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday the US proposed a "notification mechanism" for AI incidents affecting national security during talks with China, ahead of a White House meeting between President Trump and President Xi Jinping this week. Bessent discussed the proposal with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York, emphasizing the need for transparency between the world's top two AI powers. He stated the goal is a "shared vision of common goals and common threats." Trump has resisted slowing AI development, arguing it would allow China to catch up to US companies. The proposal is part of broader weekend discussions preceding the high-level bilateral meeting.


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