The United States and China are scheduled to hold discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) in September, focusing on the risks associated with their advanced AI models and the competitive dynamics in the AI sector. The exact dates for the talks have not been confirmed, but they are expected to occur before Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S. on September 24, according to a report by Reuters citing multiple sources. This meeting will mark the first U.S.-China dialogue on AI during the Trump administration.
Previously, President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping addressed AI regulation at a summit in May, where they agreed to initiate intergovernmental discussions on AI governance. Paul Triolo, a partner at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group, noted that while the meeting is significant, it is unlikely to resolve major issues, with a focus instead on establishing basic definitions for frontier AI models.
The U.S. delegation will be led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, although further details about the meeting remain undisclosed. The White House and U.S. Treasury have not provided comments on the matter.
As both nations strive to advance their AI capabilities, they are also working to implement regulations and address national security concerns. The Trump administration has recently urged the AI company Anthropic to restrict global access to its AI models following a hacking incident linked to China. Additionally, the administration is in discussions with U.S. AI firms to develop voluntary safety standards for new AI models, while Congress is considering legislative measures for safety standards. There are also discussions regarding potential restrictions on American companies utilizing Chinese open-weight models like Kimi K3.