The United States and China are preparing to hold their first dedicated AI safety dialogue since Donald Trump’s return to power, scheduled for mid-September 2026. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead the American delegation during the talks announced on September 4. The discussions are expected to focus on shared risks tied to AI technologies, with cyberattacks driven by autonomous AI systems near the top of the agenda. The dialogue comes just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Trump in Washington on September 24, following an agreement reached at the Trump-Xi summit in May 2026. Both nations are expected to propose voluntary self-monitoring frameworks for AI labs and information-sharing mechanisms on emerging risks.
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