Xi Urges U.S. to Embrace Cooperative AI Development, Rejecting Tech Cold War
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Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the United States to abandon its aggressive, nationalist stance on artificial intelligence and instead prioritize global cooperation. During a White House meeting, Xi advocated for a bilateral AI dialogue, emphasizing the need to prevent corporate and military misuse of technology.
Chinese President Xi Jinping confronted President Donald Trump, highlighting that the United States and China have far more to gain through solidarity and cooperation in artificial intelligence than through destructive competition. Speaking in the Oval Office, Xi criticized the U.S.'s protectionist policies and called for open dialogue, mutual understanding, and collective action to address the risks and benefits of AI. He stressed that only by working together can both nations prevent the exploitation of AI by corporations and militaries for profit and power, and ensure that technology serves humanity as a whole.
Xi also condemned the recent U.S. restrictions on China's access to advanced semiconductors, labeling them as an attempt to stifle technological progress and maintain Western dominance. The U.S. has further accused Chinese firms of acquiring American AI capabilities, fueling a new tech cold war. These actions, Xi warned, only increase global insecurity and the risk of AI being weaponized.
After talks in New York, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged discussions about establishing a 'U.S.-China AI Dialogue,' with the U.S. proposing an alert system for AI incidents. China’s Commerce Ministry confirmed that senior trade negotiators engaged in their first AI-focused talks with U.S. counterparts, signaling a potential shift toward shared responsibility and away from zero-sum rivalry.