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As AI safety fears mount, can a US-China hotline prevent a global crisis?

21 Sept 2026, 13:00 UTC · 1 source

🚨 US AND CHINA AGREE TO OFFICIAL AI DIALOGUE The two countries agreed to establish an official AI dialogue. The plan includes a proposed threat-notification system. The agreement was announced after high-level talks in New York on Sunday between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Vice-Premier He Lifeng. Source: South China Morning Post

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