US Proposes AI Safety Alert System with China Before Trump-Xi Summit

In September 2026, the United States proposed an AI safety notification mechanism to China during talks between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The proposal calls for the two countries to alert each other about artificial intelligence safety risks, and it comes as officials prepare for a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Bessent described the discussions as an "AI dialogue" and said the two sides are working to set up the notification system. The talks are part of broader efforts to manage risks from advanced AI as both countries compete for leadership in the technology.