US Proposes Joint Mechanism with China for AI Incident Notification

New york: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States has proposed establishing a joint "notification mechanism" with China to report artificial intelligence-related incidents that could impact national security. The proposal emerged during weekend discussions ahead of talks scheduled at the White House this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to Oman News Agency, the proposal aims to create a shared vision of common goals and threats related to artificial intelligence. Bessent emphasized the importance of moving from ambiguity toward greater transparency between the world's leading AI powers. This initiative reflects an effort to enhance cooperation and prevent misunderstandings that could arise from AI-related incidents impacting national security. President Trump has previously resisted calls to slow the development of artificial intelligence, arguing that such a move would allow China to catch up with American firms. This stance und erscores the competitive landscape between the two nations in the realm of AI development and deployment. During discussions in New York, Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that groundwork had been laid for the upcoming summit between Xi and Trump. Both sides have agreed to activate a new "trade council" that was previously discussed during a meeting in Beijing last May. This council is expected to facilitate ongoing dialogue and cooperation in trade-related matters, further strengthening bilateral relations.