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US Rep. Ro Khanna calls for AI treaty with China to curb existential risks

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Representative Ro Khanna is advocating for a US-China treaty to manage the risks associated with advanced AI development, particularly concerning recursive self-improvement (RSI). He has sent letters to US intelligence agencies and Chinese AI companies like DeepSeek, Alibaba, and Moonshot AI, inquiring about their safety protocols and willingness to comply with potential international oversight. Khanna believes neither country's leadership fully grasps the urgency of controlling AI's trajectory, and he is skeptical of industry-led safety initiatives. AI

IMPACT Could shape future international AI safety agreements and influence global AI development trajectories.

RANK_REASON Policy proposal by a high-ranking US official regarding international AI regulation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US Rep. Ro Khanna calls for AI treaty with China to curb existential risks

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  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Lauren Feiner ·

    Will Chinese AI companies slow down? A top House Democrat wants answers

    As President Donald Trump prepares to meet tech and AI CEOs in Washington, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is calling for a treaty between the US and China to keep AI from wreaking havoc on the world. But wrangling leaders in both countries to take action could be a long shot. In letters s…

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