Senior officials from the United States and China met in New York on Sunday to discuss a plan for artificial intelligence safety, in a diplomatic exchange staged ahead of a high-profile summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this week.
The discussions are part of broader efforts to address the risks and governance challenges posed by increasingly capable AI systems. Delegations from both countries convened to examine potential measures that could reduce the dangers associated with advanced AI and to explore areas of mutual interest on technical standards and oversight.
Details of the talks were not immediately released by either side, and it was not clear whether the meeting produced concrete commitments. Officials described the session as one item on an extensive agenda as Washington and Beijing prepare for leader-level talks that will also cover trade, security and regional issues.
Observers say any agreement or understanding on AI between the two powers could have significant implications for global norms and regulatory approaches, given the United States and China’s central roles in the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies. The outcome of the New York meeting will feed into the summit-level discussions this week, where leaders are expected to address a range of strategic and economic topics.