Geopolitics
Xi: US and China Have More Reasons to Cooperate on AI
Presidents Xi and Trump agreed to mutual support for 2026 summits, with the Chinese leader emphasizing that cooperation on AI outweighs competition.
Trump and Xi: AI on the Table, New Restrictions Off the Agenda
Donald Trump signals no new AI safety rules are expected during his meeting with Xi Jinping, maintaining that existing institutions are sufficient to manage risks.
The 'AI Race' Delusion: Why Trump’s China Strategy Alarms Experts
Donald Trump’s focus on winning the 'AI race' may deter China from sharing vital safety intelligence, creating a superficial framework for global governance.
A US-China AI Hotline Won't Be Ready For a While
As the US and China race for AI dominance, a proposed national security notification system faces delays over benchmarks and internal appointments.
Beijing and Washington talk about an AI hotline. But who will answer the call?
A hotline might prevent an AI accident from spiraling into war, but without a solution for rogue AI, phoning one another offers little security.
The US AI Weapon in Iran: 13,000 Targets in 38 Days and a Fatal Error
The Palantir-developed Maven system accelerated US strikes, but a school bombing that killed 120 children exposed the gap between AI speed and intelligence reliability.
AI, Tariffs, and Rare Minerals: What to Expect From the Trump-Xi Summit
Washington and Beijing prepare for a high-stakes summit where AI and rare minerals serve as primary leverage in a complex geopolitical chess match.
Bessent: US and China to Establish AI Safety Protocols and Emergency Hotline
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces a formal AI dialogue and an emergency hotline to manage security risks and rogue agents.
US and China Establish New AI Dialogue Mechanism Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Washington and Beijing agree on a dialogue framework to address AI risks and national security, setting the stage for a high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi.
US and China Discuss AI Safety Information Mechanism Ahead of Summit
In a New York meeting, the two superpowers proposed a transparency framework for AI national security, setting the stage for the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.
Russia Vows to Intensify Kyiv Strikes Following Election Drone Attacks
Moscow has announced plans to escalate precision strikes on Kyiv, citing Ukrainian drone activity during the Russian parliamentary elections as the justification.
How an AI Error Nearly Triggered a US-China Military Conflict
A US Special Operations chatbot misidentified nuclear cargo on a Chinese vessel, sparking an operational alarm and nearly leading to a high-stakes military interception.