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Mains issueGS-2News & Analysis17 September 2026

Bessent says U.S. open to discussing shared AI risks with China: report

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is prepared to engage in discussions with China regarding shared risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to prevent the bifurcation of their respective AI systems. These talks are scheduled to occur ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting the strategic importance of AI in bilateral relations.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is prepared to engage in discussions with China regarding shared risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to prevent the bifurcation of their respective AI systems. These talks are scheduled to occur ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting the strategic importance of AI in bilateral relations.

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