U.S. and China Forge Path on AI Safety Protocols

Delegations from the U.S. and China aim to establish guidelines for AI safety to prevent the misuse of advanced models by non-state entities, ensuring innovation while maintaining security. Bessent emphasized the importance of the U.S. retaining its technological edge in AI, prompting a focus on developing robust safety frameworks.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 14-05-2026 16:39 IST | Created: 14-05-2026 16:39 IST
U.S. and China Forge Path on AI Safety Protocols
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The U.S. and Chinese delegations are set to convene in Beijing to discuss establishing guardrails for artificial intelligence. The summit aims to create protocols for best practices to restrict the access of non-state actors to the most advanced AI models, ensuring control and safety.

In an interview with CNBC, Bessent highlighted the critical need for the U.S. to maintain its lead over China in AI. He noted that this technology leadership is pivotal, and Beijing's involvement reflects its interest in fortifying safety measures through dialogues on guardrails.

Bessent emphasized the delicate balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety. He stated that the primary responsibility is to develop high-performance solutions that achieve both maximum innovation and security.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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