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US-China AI talks face skepticism ahead of leaders' summit

Analysts doubt Washington and Beijing will find common ground on regulation despite Treasury's openness to discussions.

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What to know

  • A US-China leaders' summit is planned for next week with AI regulation on the agenda.
  • The US Treasury secretary is willing to discuss AI risks with Beijing, but analysts doubt any broad détente will emerge.
  • Observers cite deep mistrust between the superpowers and less favorable diplomatic conditions than in past breakthroughs.

“In the past, the United States and China achieved breakthroughs when conditions were just right and leaders with great diplomatic acuity were in charge. The circumstances today are less favorable.”

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US-China AI talks face skepticism ahead of leaders' summit
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    US Treasury secretary signals openness to AI talks with China

    The US Treasury secretary told Axios he was open to discussing "shared risks" on AI with Beijing at talks scheduled for the weekend ahead of the leaders' summit.

    “open to discussing "shared risks" on AI with Beijing at talks this weekend ahead of the summit…”
    — US Treasury secretary
    1. 1 outlet Hopes dim for US-China détente during leaders’ summit

      first by Semafor, 10d ago

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    Analysts voice skepticism on US-China AI détente

    Reporting and analysis from The Economist and Foreign Affairs express doubt that the US and China will achieve agreement on AI regulation or broader détente at an upcoming leaders' summit, citing deep mistrust between the superpowers and AI labs.

    “Bitter rivals have come together to curb threats to humanity in the past…”
    — The Economist