The False Promise of a U. S. China AI Detente The push for a dialogue between Washington and Beijing on artificial intelligence has been touted as a necessary step in preventing a catastrophic arms race.
However, beneath this veneer of cooperation lies a complex web of interests, with both sides seeking to gain an upper hand without making meaningful concessions. The timing couldn't be worse.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is set against the backdrop of President Donald Trump dismissing public warnings about runaway AI as a "hoax.