Trump and Xi Set to Address AI Risks at US-China Summit
US and Chinese leaders will discuss artificial intelligence at a high-stakes summit, though analysts expect limited progress given deep policy divides.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to discuss artificial intelligence — both its risks and the intensifying competition between their nations — when they meet this week, according to reporting from The New York Times. The talks mark a notable acknowledgment that AI has moved to the center of geopolitical rivalry between the world's two largest economies.
Despite the prominence of the topic on the summit agenda, expectations for concrete outcomes remain subdued. Officials and analysts cited by the Times note there is little consensus between Washington and Beijing on how to govern AI development, manage shared risks, or define boundaries for military and civilian applications of the technology.
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The meeting comes as both countries are racing to dominate AI infrastructure, chip production, and frontier model development. The US has imposed sweeping export controls on advanced semiconductors bound for China, while Beijing has responded with its own industrial policies designed to achieve self-sufficiency in key technologies. That backdrop of strategic competition complicates any diplomatic effort to find common ground on safety frameworks or risk-reduction measures.
Whether the two leaders can advance even a preliminary understanding on AI governance could have significant implications for global technology policy. Bilateral dialogue on AI has been sporadic, and past agreements on topics like fentanyl and military communications have proven fragile. Observers will be watching closely for any joint statement or commitment to further technical-level talks as a signal of whether cooperation remains possible amid broader tensions.
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