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US-China AI safety talks urged amid state media criticism of US governance

A former White House adviser and OpenAI executive has called for direct AI safety talks between the US and China, suggesting a limited window for cooperation exists due to escalating risks. This call comes as Chinese state media criticizes US AI governance, specifically targeting Anthropic's lobbying efforts and its CEO's stance on arming democracies with AI. Despite these criticisms, US officials indicate that dialogues on AI guardrails will proceed ahead of a planned bilateral meeting. AI

IMPACT Potential for international cooperation on AI safety could shape global AI development and regulation.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses calls for AI safety talks and criticisms of AI governance, which falls under commentary on policy and safety rather than a direct release or significant event.

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US-China AI safety talks urged amid state media criticism of US governance

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinmei Shen ·

    Call for Trump-Xi AI safety talks comes as state media slams US AI governance

    An OpenAI executive and former White House adviser is calling for AI safety cooperation between Washington and Beijing ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, even as Chinese state media launch a scathing attack on American frontier gove…