US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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Source: BBC TechnologySeptember 21, 2026
Summary
The US and China have discussed creating a 'notification mechanism' (a system for alerting each other about AI-related incidents that could affect national security) to increase transparency between the two countries as they compete in AI development. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the talks as successful and emphasized that moving from secrecy to openness between the world's top two AI powers is important for safety.
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Original source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8vgyzn2d31yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
First tracked: September 21, 2026 at 02:00 AM
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