Artificial Intelligence is set to be a cornerstone of the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, despite the significance of the topic, expectations for new international safety rules remain nonexistent.
The Status Quo Approach
In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump identified "Superintelligence" (SI) as a major topic for the discussion. Nevertheless, the U.S. President expressed a preference to leave the technology "exactly where it is," noting that this stance is shared by China.
Trump pointed to the U.S. Department of Justice as the primary "safety rail" for addressing technological risks, asserting that existing institutions are capable of managing the challenges posed by AI.
Rejection of International Limits
This position was further solidified during his speech at the UN General Assembly, where Trump dismissed calls for an international agreement to limit AI development. While development labs and global leaders warn of potential risks to humanity if the technology is not developed safely, the U.S. leadership appears to favor domestic institutional oversight over new restrictive frameworks.
- AI remains a central pillar of geopolitical competition.
- Trump maintains that existing institutions can sufficiently mitigate risks.
- No joint commitment to safety rules is expected between the U.S. and China.
