U.S. and China prepare for mid-September AI safety talks

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The United States and China are reportedly preparing for bilateral talks in mid-September focused on artificial intelligence safety risks. These discussions would mark the first official meetings dedicated exclusively to AI since the start of Donald Trump’s second term. While a White House official stated that no such meeting is currently planned, sources suggest the dialogue could precede a scheduled summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping in Washington on September 24.

The proposed agenda includes addressing cybersecurity threats posed by increasingly autonomous AI agents. The U.S. has suggested a framework where AI laboratories in both nations engage in self-regulation and information sharing to prevent AI-enabled cyberattacks. Additionally, Washington intends to raise concerns regarding the potential development of Mythos-level AI models in China capable of conducting sophisticated cyberattacks, as well as the alleged distillation of proprietary U.S. AI models by Chinese entities.

On the Chinese side, Vice Premier He Lifeng or Ding Xuexiang may lead the delegation. Separately, reports indicate that some Chinese rare earth suppliers have reportedly halted shipments to the U.S. to avoid geopolitical complications ahead of the upcoming summit.

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China · Donald Trump · Mark Beall · OpenAI · Pentagon · Scott Bessent · United States · Xi Jinping

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[DISPUTED] A White House official stated there is currently no planned AI-related meeting for mid-September. technews.tw · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.ibtimes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. is concerned about China potentially developing Mythos-level AI models capable of conducting cyberattacks. technews.tw · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.ibtimes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to lead the U.S. side of the potential AI talks. technews.tw · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.ibtimes.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The U.S. and China are preparing for a mid-September dialogue to discuss AI safety risks. technews.tw · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.ibtimes.com · formiche.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Some Chinese rare earth suppliers have reportedly stopped shipments to the U.S. to avoid geopolitical complications. technews.tw
[● 4 SOURCES] The U.S. intends to raise issues regarding the alleged distillation of proprietary U.S. AI models by China. technews.tw · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.ibtimes.com · formiche.net
[● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. has proposed that AI labs in both countries engage in self-regulation and information sharing to prevent AI-linked cyberattacks. technews.tw · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.ibtimes.com
[● 4 SOURCES] President Trump and President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet on September 24 in Washington. technews.tw · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.ibtimes.com · formiche.net