The U.S. and China are preparing bilateral AI safety discussions planned for mid-September, marking the first official dialogue exclusively devoted to AI between the two nations since Trump's return to office. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead the U.S. delegation.

The U.S. and China are planning bilateral AI safety talks in mid-September led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The dialogue will address AI-directed cyberattacks, self-regulation for AI labs, and alleged Chinese distillation of U.S. frontier models.