Dangerous scenarios surrounding artificial intelligence are injecting a fresh sense of urgency into diplomatic conversations between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for next week.
President Trump has previously characterized existential risks posed by AI as a “hoax.” However, analysts note that this skepticism is consistent with the broader perspective held by China.
Despite any alignment on downplaying existential threats, significant obstacles remain. The two nations are locked in fierce competition for technological dominance, compounded by a substantial lack of mutual trust.
If both leaders dismiss the risk, who monitors the labs? The real danger might be this shared apathy during an intense tech race.
It is fascinating that existential dread finally bridges the trade war. I wonder if the threat will lead to actual regulation or just more posturing.