US and China to open 'communication channel' on AI after Trump-Xi summit

President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, confirmed they will have two more meetings this year at international events in their respective countries

US and China to open 'communication channel' on AI after Trump-Xi summit

TL;DR

  • The US and China will create a direct communication channel for AI-related incidents.
  • The leaders agreed to use the term 'Superintelligence' (SI) instead of AI.
  • Two additional meetings between Trump and Xi are scheduled for later this year.
  • Agreements were made on coal imports and preferential tariff treatment for certain goods.
  • Discussions also touched upon Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The summit included a state banquet and the announcement of two pandas arriving at the Atlanta zoo.
  • China requested 'prudence' from Washington regarding Taiwan.
  • The visit coincided with a media access dispute involving the White House.