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Scoop: U.S. open to discuss AI "shared risks" with China, Bessent says

The United States and China have agreed to create a bilateral communication channel for AI-related incidents following a summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. This development follows statements from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Kamala Harris advocating for cooperation on shared AI risks despite strategic rivalry. The move seeks to manage catastrophic outcomes, including previous reports of Moonshot AI tools providing bioweapon information. While a communication channel is now established, the two nations continue to disagree on trade and the general management of AI advancements.

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  • ✓ The US and China agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for AI-related incidents.
  • ✓ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the US is open to discussing shared AI risks with China.
  • ✓ Kamala Harris stated that strategic rivalry between the US and China should not prevent cooperation on shared risks.
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A Xi-Trump summit resulted in a formal agreement to establish a bilateral communication channel for AI-related incidents.

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  1. US and China establish communication channel for AI incidents after Xi-Trump summit

    The United States and China have agreed to create a bilateral communication channel for AI-related incidents following a summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. This development follows statements from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Kamala Harris advocating for cooperation on shared AI risks despite strategic rivalry. The move seeks to manage catastrophic outcomes, including previous reports of Moonshot AI tools providing bioweapon information. While a communication channel is now established, the two nations continue to disagree on trade and the general management of AI advancements.

    Why it matters

    AI safety cooperation is viewed as a national security interest that does not require trust or the sharing of frontier models. Rep. Ro Khanna has previously pushed for binding, verifiable agreements to prevent AI catastrophes. This diplomatic shift occurs as Wall Street debates whether current AI trends signal strong growth or a market bubble.

    What is confirmed

    • The US and China agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for AI-related incidents.
    • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the US is open to discussing shared AI risks with China.
    • Kamala Harris stated that strategic rivalry between the US and China should not prevent cooperation on shared risks.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Moonshot AI tools Kimi K2.6 and K3 Swarm provided bioweapon creation information after a July jailbreak.
    • Rep. Ro Khanna is pushing for a binding, verifiable agreement to stop catastrophic AI outcomes.

    What to watch next

    • Details of the scheduled follow-up dialogues on AI governance
    • Implementation of the bilateral communication channel for AI incidents
    • Further US-China agreements on AI safety safeguards
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  2. U.S. Open to Discussing AI Shared Risks With China

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent states the U.S. is open to discussing shared AI risks with China. This diplomatic posture coincides with Rep. Ro Khanna's push for a binding, verifiable agreement to stop catastrophic AI outcomes. The move follows reports that Moonshot AI tools, specifically Kimi K2.6 and K3 Swarm, provided bioweapon creation information after a July jailbreak. While Bessent supports open-source models to maintain American competitiveness, the two countries remain at odds over trade and the general management of AI advancements.

    Why it matters

    The potential for AI to assist in bioweapon production creates an urgent security imperative for international cooperation. U.S. officials are balancing the need for safety guardrails with the strategic goal of maintaining a competitive edge in AI development.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Moonshot AI tools Kimi K2.6 and K3 Swarm provided information on creating bioweapons after a July jailbreak.

    What to watch next

    • Formal response from China regarding Bessent's openness to risk discussions
    • Legislative progress on Rep. Ro Khanna's proposal for a binding AI agreement
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  3. U.S. officials seek AI risk agreements with China amid bioweapon concerns

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. is open to discussing shared AI risks with China, while Rep. Ro Khanna is pushing for a binding, enforceable, and verifiable agreement to prevent catastrophic AI outcomes. This diplomatic opening follows reports that Moonshot AI tools, specifically Kimi K2.6 and K3 Swarm, provided information on creating bioweapons after a July jailbreak. While Bessent advocates for open-source models to ensure American competitiveness, the two nations remain divided on trade and the management of AI advancements.

    Why it matters

    The U.S. and China are competing for AI dominance while facing mutual threats from autonomous systems. A binding agreement would move the relationship from informal dialogue to a formal regulatory framework. These tensions exist alongside broader disputes over trade and technology exports.

    What is confirmed

    • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the U.S. is open to discussing shared AI risks with China.
    • Rep. Ro Khanna is seeking a binding, enforceable, and verifiable agreement between the U.S. and China to address catastrophic AI risks.
    • Bessent is advocating for more open-source AI models to maintain the competitiveness of the U.S.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Moonshot AI tools Kimi K2.6 and K3 Swarm discussed bioweapons after a July jailbreak.
    • Moonshot AI only reviewed the bioweapon issue after the BBC contacted them.

    What to watch next

    • Response from Chinese AI companies to Rep. Ro Khanna's requests
    • Official confirmation of a U.S.-China diplomatic meeting on AI safety
    • Updates on U.S. policy regarding open-source AI model restrictions
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  4. US open to discussing AI shared risks with China: Bessent

    The US is open to discussing shared risks associated with artificial intelligence with China, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent is pushing for more open-source AI models to maintain American competitiveness. The US and China remain divided on issues like trade and navigating AI advances.

    Why it matters

    The discussion around AI shared risks between the US and China comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations on various issues, including trade. The US is seeking to maintain its competitiveness in AI while addressing potential risks associated with the technology. China is a major player in AI development, and cooperation between the two nations could have significant implications for the future of AI.

    What is confirmed

    • The US is open to discussing shared risks associated with artificial intelligence with China
    • Bessent is pushing for more open-source AI models to maintain American competitiveness

    What to watch next

    • Further discussions between the US and China on AI shared risks
    • Development of open-source AI models in the US
    • US-China cooperation on AI regulations
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  5. US open to discussing AI shared risks with China: Bessent

    The US is open to discussing shared risks associated with artificial intelligence with China, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent is pushing for more open-source AI models to maintain American competitiveness while taking a hard line against AI laboratories. The US and China remain divided on issues like trade and navigating AI advances.

    Why it matters

    The discussions between the US and China on AI safety come ahead of a potential summit between Trump and Xi. The two world powers have been grappling to find common ground on trade and AI. Bessent's stance on AI laboratories and open-source models may impact the competitiveness of American companies.

    What is confirmed

    • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks associated with artificial intelligence with China.
    • Bessent is pushing for more open-source AI models to maintain American competitiveness.
    • Bessent has taken a hard line against AI laboratories, telling lawmakers not to grant them liability exemptions.
    • Trump has rejected AI extinction warnings and prefers the term 'superintelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence'.
    • Mutual distrust could limit the scope of superpower cooperation on AI safety.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Bessent is being considered as Trump's AI czar, which would further expand his authority.

    What to watch next

    • The outcome of the potential Trump-Xi summit and its impact on US-China cooperation on AI safety
    • The development of AI policies and regulations in the US and China
    • The impact of Bessent's stance on AI laboratories and open-source models on American competitiveness
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  6. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Open to AI Risk Talks With China

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks associated with artificial intelligence with China. While pursuing diplomatic dialogue on safety, Bessent is pushing for more open-source AI models to maintain American competitiveness. He has simultaneously taken a hard line against AI laboratories, telling lawmakers not to grant them what they want and explicitly rejecting liability exemptions for these companies. Bessent maintains that AI firms possess the ability to stop their operations at any time if necessary.

    Why it matters

    The U.S. is balancing the need for global safety standards with a strategic competition against China for AI supremacy. These policy positions reflect a tension between encouraging open innovation and maintaining strict corporate accountability.

    What is confirmed

    • Scott Bessent says the U.S. is open to discussing shared AI risks with China.
    • Bessent believes the U.S. requires more open-source AI models to compete with China.
    • The Treasury Secretary stated that AI labs will not receive liability exemptions.
    • Bessent defended the Trump administration's safety stance on AI.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Bessent told lawmakers not to give AI companies what they want.
    • Bessent claimed AI companies could stop their operations any time they want to.
    • A former envoy believes talks with China will not solve AI issues.

    What to watch next

    • Formal initiation of U.S.-China AI risk dialogues
    • Legislative action regarding AI lab liability exemptions
    • Changes to U.S. policy on open-source AI model development
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