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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt and Jane Dalton

China and US must ensure AI remains under human control, Xi tells Trump

  • Chinese leader Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump during a state visit to Washington that both nations must ensure artificial intelligence remains under human control.
  • Xi's warning contrasts with Trump's recent dismissal of AI regulation concerns as a hoax during his address at the UN General Assembly.
  • The Chinese leader attended a state dinner alongside prominent tech executives including Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos.
  • Beyond technology, the two leaders are expected to discuss key geopolitical tensions, including arms sales to Taiwan and Beijing's ties with Iran.
  • The bilateral meeting comes amid international backlash over Trump inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami.

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