US Pitches AI Alert System With China Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Is this the smart way to avoid miscalculation or a fantasy that helps China win the race?

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US Pitches AI Alert System With China Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

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Above: Scott Bessent and He Lifeng in New York on Sept. 20. Image credit: Scott Bessent via X

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Talking to Beijing about AI beats guessing at each other's intentions. The New York sessions between Lifeng, Bessent and Greer showed that candid, constructive exchanges are possible on trade and on AI. Laying that groundwork before the Trump-Xi summit is how American economic interests get advanced.

Scott Bessent on X

China News on X

Establishment-critical narrative

A hotline with Beijing assumes both sides want the same thing, and that's a fantasy. Washington's AI debate is about protecting humanity, while the Chinese Communist Party cares about keeping its own grip on power and means America harm. The answer is not cozy chats that let Chinese tech become the world's default.

Josh Rogin on X The Wall Street Journal