Xi and Trump prioritize AI competition over regulation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are unlikely to agree on AI risk controls during their meeting this week in Washington, despite growing concerns over the technology's dangers. Both leaders prioritize maintaining their competitive edge in the AI race over stricter regulation. US AI executives, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, have called for a pause, warning that advanced systems could soon surpass human control. China, however, focuses on regulating AI applications rather than slowing development, with Beijing emphasizing socialist core values and addressing practical issues like addiction and misinformation. The two nations distrust each other and see AI as crucial for economic, geopolitical, and military advantage. While they announced a "red phone" mechanism to warn of AI incidents, experts view this as vague, with both sides preparing for future conflict rather than meaningful cooperation.