During a recent meeting at the White House on September 24, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in discussions about artificial intelligence, marking their second encounter in less than six months. Trump described the meeting as “very productive,” highlighting that the leaders focused on future cooperation between the United States and China in the realm of AI.
Trump noted that the conversation included his preference for referring to advanced artificial intelligence as “Super Intelligence,” and suggested that Xi was receptive to this terminology. Meanwhile, President Xi emphasized the need for increased collaboration between Washington and Beijing, expressing that both nations possess significant capabilities in AI development.
Xi advocated for a balanced approach where competition is tempered with cooperation and dialogue. He proposed joint efforts to address the potential risks and benefits associated with AI, urging for discussions to prevent its misuse and abuse. Xi underscored the importance of ensuring that AI development remains under human control and serves broader human interests.
The meeting underscored the ongoing dialogue between the two global powers as they continue to advance their AI technologies. The discussions also touched on implementing safeguards and oversight to responsibly guide AI’s growth and application.