Don’t count on Trump and Xi to slow down AI. Don’t count them out either.
Industry leaders and researchers have warned of the need to 'pace the frontier' of AI development, citing risks of loss of control. The United States and China are preparing AI safety talks ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting, but a dual credibility problem makes significant agreement unlikely. China has cited risks of technological hegemony, while the US has doubts about China's willingness to honor commitments.
Why it matters: This matters for systemic competition, as the balance of AI capabilities will be a deciding factor in the broader competition between the US and China.