AI looms large ahead of Xi, Trump summit
Summary
Artificial intelligence is set to dominate talks when Xi Jinping meets Donald Trump in Washington next week, but the United States and China remain far apart on meaningful cooperation. Both sides are racing to lead AI development while weighing export controls, safety concerns and the strategic risks of falling behind.
Key Points
- Artificial intelligence is expected to be a major issue at the Xi-Trump summit in Washington, but the two sides have not agreed on substantial measures.
- Chinese AI firms such as DeepSeek and Moonshot AI have narrowed the gap with leading US companies, intensifying the technology race.
- Washington continues to use chip export controls to slow China’s AI progress, while Beijing sees AI as a key arena of strategic rivalry.
- Analysts say any ambitious deal on slowing development or global safeguards is unlikely, though limited cooperation and communication may still be possible.
