U.S. President Donald Trump will prioritize artificial intelligence discussions during his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Beijing, according to Reuters. The talks come amid intensifying U.S.-China rivalry over AI technology, likened to a Cold War-style arms race by some observers.
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U.S. President Donald Trump will prioritize AI discussions during his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Beijing amid intensifying U.S.-China rivalry over AI technology. The talks follow concerns about potential exploitation by bad actors to penetrate Chinese software and financial systems, as China was excluded from early access to a powerful new AI model called Mythos.
The summit follows the launch of Anthropic's powerful Mythos model, which has raised concerns about potential exploitation by bad actors to penetrate Chinese software and financial systems. According to Reuters, China was excluded from early access to a Mythos preview, increasing the stakes for both sides.
The Los Angeles Times reports that quiet discussions have taken place ahead of Trump's state visit to explore reviving talks on an emergency channel for AI communication. This shift comes as the Trump administration reckons with the power AI could unleash if left unchecked. The White House has acknowledged the need for a 'channel of communication' with China to avoid conflicts arising from AI deployment.
China is pushing back against proposed U.S. legislation that would curb its chipmakers in the global AI race, making early moves that underscore Beijing's concerns. According to Reuters, the proposal, known as the MATCH Act, is likely to be raised in discussions this week in Beijing alongside a long-awaited meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping.
The MATCH Act aims to close gaps in sales of chipmaking equipment to China by targeting critical technology from countries including the United States, Japan, and the Netherlands. The bill has drawn the ire of Chinese officials, who have publicly criticized it and prepared countermeasures if it passes.
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