# US-China artificial intelligence competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260914-us-china-artificial-intelligence-competition
> Updated: 2026-09-14T03:25:54.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

President Donald Trump has expressed optimism regarding artificial intelligence, asserting that the technology will serve as a positive economic force by creating millions of jobs through the construction and operation of data centers. While dismissing concerns of a ‘machine revolt,’ Trump has emphasized the necessity for the United States to outperform China in AI development.

This strategic competition has intensified as Trump downplayed warnings about AI risks, stating that ‘whoever wins AI wins.’ His stance contrasts with calls from tech leaders, including the CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI and Elon Musk, who have advocated for a slowdown to implement safety measures. 

On the international stage, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the Global South to accelerate the establishment of global AI governance standards and announced plans for China to pioneer an open-source AI community within the BRICS framework. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at the White House on September 24, where AI development is expected to be a primary topic of discussion.

## Claims

- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown in AI development to allow safety measures to catch up. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Donald Trump stated that the nation that wins the AI race will be the winner. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Trump attributed warnings regarding AI risks to negative forces that are raising concerns about things that will not happen. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon stated that staff developing AI systems were frightened for the future of humanity. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- President Trump and President Xi are scheduled to meet at the White House on September 24. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chinese President Xi Jinping advocated for Global South countries to accelerate the setting of global AI governance standards. (single source)
- China plans to pioneer an open-source AI community within the BRICS framework. (single source)
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested Trump and Xi could earn a Nobel Peace Prize if they agree on shared AI safety standards. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Trump downplays AI risks to maintain competitive edge over China

President Trump downplays AI risks to maintain a competitive edge over China, despite calls from tech leaders like Anthropic's Dario Amodei for a development slowdown to ensure safety.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trump-prioritizes-ai-competition-with-china-over-safety-warnings

### 2026-09-04: Donald Trump predicts AI will create millions of jobs

President Donald Trump expressed optimism about AI, predicting it will create millions of jobs and drive wealth through data center expansion while emphasizing the need to outpace China in the tech race.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-dismisses-fears-of-an-ai-machine-rebellion-1

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