U.S. and China Set to Launch Official AI Safety Dialogue, Led by Treasury Officials

According to reports, the United States and China are preparing to launch an official AI safety dialogue aimed at establishing crisis management mechanisms for their technology competition. The U.S. delegation will be led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, while China will be represented by Vice Finance Minister Liao Min and other officials, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Core topics under discussion include preventing unpredictable AI model behavior, managing autonomous military systems, and addressing threats from non-state actors exploiting open-source tools. Both sides are reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing a high-level “AI hotline.” However, Bessent has taken a hardline stance on AI competition with China, recently asserting that U.S. AI models will ensure American dominance in the field, according to Bloomberg. This contradicts the dialogue’s stated goal of establishing safeguards against uncontrolled AI development.