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
  • 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.

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