NPR · 18 Sep, 19:14 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. ‘Track Two’ talks are already buzzing

Reports indicate that artificial intelligence will feature prominently in upcoming diplomatic discussions between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi.

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Reports indicate that artificial intelligence will feature prominently in upcoming diplomatic discussions between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi. Concurrently, informal 'Track Two' dialogues involving experts and policymakers are already intensifying. These backchannel conversations suggest a growing recognition of AI’s strategic importance in global relations. For professionals, this signals that geopolitical stability and technological competition are increasingly intertwined, requiring a nuanced understanding of how international policy shapes the AI landscape and vice versa.

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