Trump to Decide on U.S.-China AI Hotline to Protect American Interests
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President Donald Trump will soon determine whether to approve a U.S.-China artificial intelligence hotline, a proposal brought by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ahead of Trump’s critical meeting with President Xi. The move comes as the U.S. seeks to maintain its technological dominance and safeguard national security.
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—threats often originating from adversarial states like China.
According to two sources, Trump is expected to give a final decision before his upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The president has consistently emphasized AI as a strategic priority, recognizing its crucial impact on the U.S. economy and the need to stay ahead of foreign competitors.
'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!'
While the United States and China remain economic partners, they are locked in fierce competition on military and technological fronts. Officials are exploring mechanisms like this hotline to reduce the risk of AI-related incidents, but America must remain vigilant to ensure its security and leadership are not undermined by rival powers.