U.S. and Chinese leaders meet amid AI risks and detained American scientist case. Trump and Xi discuss cooperation, trade, and AI risks during White House meeting. The meeting follows Xi's first visit to Washington in over a decade.
Trump and Xi meet in White House as tensions over trade, technology, and AI risks persist. Both leaders emphasize potential for greater cooperation, with Xi highlighting economic ties and Trump stressing 'friendship' and 'common interests.' The meeting comes as U.S. lawmakers question the visit's impact on pressing issues.
The meeting addresses AI risks, with Democrats urging dialogue on curbing the technology's potential for harm. Concerns include AI's use in creating pathogens, cyberattacks, and societal destabilization. Both nations lack reliable means to address risks internationally. The case of U.S. seismologist detained in China is also under discussion.
U.S. officials insist the detention of American citizen Youlin Chen is 'wrongful,' while Chinese officials deny the claim, asserting he poses a security threat. Rong, Chen's wife, says he is being held on fabricated espionage charges, with concerns over his health and treatment.