AI Development
US open to discussing shared AI risks with China, Bessent says
Editorial Analysis
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the United States is open to discussions with China on avoiding shared AI risks and system bifurcation, covering both open- and closed-weight models. The remarks precede planned meetings with Chinese counterparts ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. The statement signals potential bilateral engagement on frontier AI governance amid escalating safety concerns.
At a Glance
Date
September 17, 2026
Importance
Medium
3/5
Category
policy
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Sources
- 01 thehindu.com