The United States and China engaged in their first dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI). The dialogue, which took place in Geneva, was marked by the US raising concerns about China’s “misuse of AI”, while Beijing’s representatives rebuked Washington over “restrictions and pressure” on artificial intelligence.
The closed-door talks between high-level envoys covered AI’s risks and ways to manage it, hinting at the tension between Beijing and Washington over the rapidly advancing technology that has become another flashpoint in bilateral relations. The discussions were described as “candid and constructive” by the National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson.
The dialogue was a product of a November meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in San Francisco. The US underscored the importance of ensuring AI systems are safe, secure, and trustworthy. The US also raised concerns over the misuse of AI, including by the People’s Republic of China.
Beijing, on the other hand, expressed a stern stance on the US restrictions and pressure in the field of artificial intelligence against China. Beijing has previously lashed out at Commerce Department export controls limiting access to advanced computer chips that can be used for AI. Biden in August signed an executive order to restrict US investments in China’s AI industry.
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