China-US artificial intelligence talks ‘deep, professional and constructive’
- At a meeting in Geneva on Tuesday, officials from both countries affirm commitment to reduce AI risks and improve world governance
- The discussions are intended to implement the consensus reached by Xi Jinping and Joe Biden in November
The Chinese delegation was led by Yang Tao, director general of the ministry’s North American and Oceanian affairs department, and included officials from the science and technology ministry, the National Development and Reform Commission and other government agencies.
Tarun Chhabra, special assistant to the president and senior director for technology and national security at the National Security Council, and Seth Center, the State Department’s acting special envoy for critical and emerging technology, led the US side, with Commerce Department officials also present.
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Both sides introduced their views on AI technology risks and governance initiatives as well as measures taken to promote AI-enabled economic and social development, according to the readout.
