The United States and China agree to launch a new “AI dialogue” focused on safety, with officials saying they are also working on ways to communicate about serious AI incidents. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces the agreement after talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday, ahead of the scheduled Trump-Xi summit.
Officials also discuss progress on broader technology and trade issues. Sources report that the two sides move forward with plans for a trade mechanism first discussed when Trump met Xi in Beijing. The decision comes amid warnings from technology leaders that rapid AI development could pose significant risks if safeguards are not established.
While outlets largely emphasize the same agreement, some frame it more specifically as discussions on AI “safety notifications” and an incident-communication mechanism. Others describe the initiative more generally as an AI dialogue intended to build cooperation before leaders meet, without detailing the precise scope or operational steps.
