US and China Consider AI Governance Amid Mutual Concerns

Why it matters locally: Potential agreements or disagreements on AI governance between the US and China could influence future federal funding for AI research and development, impacting academic institutions and technology companies in Michigan that are actively involved in AI innovation.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will likely address artificial intelligence governance during their scheduled meeting next week in Washington. Analysts suggest global AI safety strategies depend on cooperation between the two nations. However, both the United States and China view each other as sources of problems related to AI development and its implications.