Reuters · 16 Sep, 17:54 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Bessent says US open to discussing shared AI risks with China, Axios reports

Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, has indicated that Washington is prepared to engage in dialogue with Beijing regarding shared risks associated with artificial intelligence.

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Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, has indicated that Washington is prepared to engage in dialogue with Beijing regarding shared risks associated with artificial intelligence. This development, reported by Axios and sourced from Reuters, signals a potential shift towards pragmatic cooperation on AI governance despite broader geopolitical tensions. For professionals, this suggests that international regulatory frameworks may increasingly focus on collaborative risk mitigation rather than isolationist policies, influencing how global tech firms operate across borders.

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