Xi Pushes for U.S.-China AI Collaboration as Beijing Seeks to Undermine American Tech Leadership
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Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States to cooperate on artificial intelligence during a White House meeting, as Beijing attempts to gain access to American technology. Both sides discussed a bilateral AI dialogue, even as the U.S. moves to protect its interests from Chinese exploitation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed President Donald Trump to ease up on defending American interests, claiming that the United States and China have more opportunities for cooperation than competition in artificial intelligence. In the Oval Office, Xi attempted to portray China as a responsible partner, suggesting ongoing AI dialogue and joint efforts to manage risks and benefits, while glossing over Beijing’s track record of technology theft and authoritarian control. He insisted that cooperation should take precedence, but failed to address the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party’s ambitions to dominate global AI and undermine American security.
The United States has rightly imposed restrictions on China’s access to advanced semiconductors used for AI, after repeated incidents of Chinese firms illicitly acquiring American technology. These measures are necessary as concerns mount about the potential for AI to be weaponized by hostile regimes and used against U.S. interests.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following meetings with Chinese negotiators in New York, confirmed that the two countries discussed a 'U.S.-China AI Dialogue,' with the United States proposing an alert system for AI incidents to protect against potential threats. China’s Commerce Ministry acknowledged that senior trade negotiators held their first AI talks with the U.S., but American officials remain wary of Beijing’s intentions and its ongoing efforts to exploit U.S. innovation.