The United States has proposed an artificial intelligence 'notification mechanism' to China to monitor national security incidents involving the technology. Announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent following talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on September 20, 2026, the proposal aims to increase transparency between the world's two leading AI powers. The discussions precede a White House summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, even as Trump pushes for rapid AI scaling to avoid economic recession.
US-China AI incident notification mechanism
- ▪The United States has proposed a national security notification mechanism to China to monitor and communicate about potentially dangerous artificial intelligence incidents
- ▪Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that increasing transparency between the United States and China on artificial intelligence is critical because they are the world's top two AI powers
Trump AI policy shift
- ▪President Donald Trump called for the creation of an "AI Force" and announced plans to appoint an artificial intelligence czar
- ▪President Donald Trump has advocated for rapid scaling of artificial intelligence, driven by private concerns that a slowdown in the AI boom could trigger a market crash and recession
US-China AI competition
- ▪Competition with China has served as a primary argument for United States policymakers against implementing measures to pace or slow down artificial intelligence development
- ▪The United States and China are exploring bilateral communication channels to manage risks associated with potentially dangerous artificial intelligence incidents despite their technological competition
Xi Jinping state visit
- ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in the United States on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for an official state visit
- ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Debatable claims
- ▪The US should prioritize rapid AI scaling over safety regulations
- ▪The US and China should establish an AI incident notification mechanism
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