Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States and China will start discussions focused on AI safety. In his remarks, Bessent does not provide a specific timeline for when the talks will begin. The reporting reflects ongoing concerns on both sides about potential risks linked to advanced artificial intelligence, including how AI could be used or misused and the broader security implications. At the same time, both U.S. and Chinese stakeholders remain reluctant to take steps that would slow their respective AI development efforts. The initiative therefore centers on safety discussions rather than on restrictions to the pace of innovation. The sources indicate that fears about AI threats exist in both countries, but cooperation is framed as a way to address safety concerns while continuing progress in AI research and deployment.