During a recent meeting at the White House on September 24, U.S. President Donald Trump described his discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “very productive,” with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and potential cooperation between the United States and China. Trump noted that the meeting included an exchange on AI, and he suggested that President Xi was open to his terminology of calling advanced AI “Super Intelligence.”
President Xi, on his part, emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration between Washington and Beijing in the field of AI. He noted that both countries possess significant capabilities and advocated for a balanced approach where competition is accompanied by cooperation and dialogue. Xi proposed discussions on the risks and benefits associated with AI, urging joint efforts to prevent its misuse and abuse. He asserted that the development of AI should be kept under human control to serve broader human interests.
This meeting marks the second encounter between President Trump and President Xi in less than six months. It comes against the backdrop of both nations advancing their AI technologies while engaging in debates over the necessary safeguards and oversight needed in this rapidly evolving field.