U.S.-China Clash Over AI Risks and Regulation at Geneva Talks
May 17, 2024![U.S.-China Clash Over AI Risks and Regulation at Geneva Talks](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/d5c2ca14fd500eeacf540ae4b22c24a74cdd5e25b96f28a8f78e291cae09507edc62e7517b75fff70a86f39b164cf63b82c20ff7235f02c233bf2c6d011e3b49.jpg)
U.S. and Chinese envoys held discussions in Geneva on AI risks and regulations.
The U.S. raised issues over China's potential misuse of AI in election meddling, bioweapons, and cyberattacks.
China criticized American restrictions on AI technology.
The U.S. proposed AI safety regulations including guardrails on advanced models and mandatory reporting by cloud companies on foreign AI training.
Participants included U.S. presidential advisors and Commerce Department officials, and Chinese Science and Technology Ministry and National Development and Reform Commission officials.
The talks highlight global concerns on AI advancements and the competitive aspect of technological supremacy.
Summary based on 18 sources
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PBS NewsHour • May 15, 2024
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U.S. News & World Report • May 15, 2024
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U.S. News & World Report • May 15, 2024
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The Seattle Times • May 16, 2024
In first AI dialogue, US cites ‘misuse’ of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington’s restrictions