Trump to weigh approval of U.S.-China AI communication hotline
President Donald Trump will decide this week whether to endorse a proposed artificial-intelligence hotline with China, a deal presented by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ahead of Trump’s meeting with President Xi.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to brief President Donald Trump on a draft agreement that would establish a direct communication line between the United States and China for artificial-intelligence issues. The proposed "hotline" would function similarly to existing military hotlines, allowing rapid contact over concerns such as hacking, national-security threats, or malfunctioning AI systems.
According to two sources, Trump is expected to give a final decision before his upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The president has previously highlighted AI as a strategic priority, noting its potential impact on the U.S. economy.
"AI is the next Industrial Revolution, or Internet, but will be even larger and more impactful, possibly as much as 25% of our Country’s GDP. We are leading China, and the rest of the World, and I intend to keep it that way!"
The United States and China remain economic partners while also competing on military and technological fronts, prompting officials to explore mechanisms to reduce the risk of AI-related incidents.