US proposes AI safety notification system to China in New York talks

Senior US and Chinese officials discussed a US proposal for an artificial intelligence safety notification mechanism during a meeting in New York on Sunday, ahead of a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping this week. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after meeting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng that the two sides discussed establishing a new bilateral AI dialogue, focusing on national security concerns through a notification system for shared threats and objectives. He emphasized the importance of moving from opacity toward greater transparency between the world's two leading AI powers. The proposal's fate remains uncertain as Chinese officials left without commenting. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said semiconductor export restrictions were not on the agenda, with the goal being to prepare for a successful summit. Broader trade issues, including rare earth minerals and a bilateral commercial council, were also discussed.