The United States and China have engaged in discussions about creating a mechanism that would allow the two countries to alert each other when AI-related incidents pose potential national security threats, according to WIRED.
According to the report, officials from both nations explored the possibility of establishing a formal notification system. This proposed mechanism would enable either country to inform the other about AI incidents that could have national security implications. The discussions represent a potential step toward greater cooperation between the world’s two largest economies on artificial intelligence safety and security matters.
The talks come amid ongoing tensions between the US and China over technology and national security issues, though details about the specific nature of the proposed alert system, the timeline for implementation, or what types of AI incidents would trigger notifications were not disclosed in the report.