US weighs ‘red phone’ hotline with China ahead of Trump-Xi meet amid AI security risks: Report

Trump and Xi set to meet in Washington, with AI expected to be among the issues discussed by the two leaders. Ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the United States is looking at setting up a direct communication channel with China to deal with emergencies involving artificial intelligence, including incidents that could pose national security risks.Axios reported that the US and China are exploring an AI “red phone” that could allow the two countries to communicate directly if an AI-related crisis spirals out of control.The proposal is part of wider discussions on a mechanism to notify each other about serious AI incidents, particularly those involving national security.The proposed hotline comes as Washington and Beijing compete for leadership in AI while also facing concerns about the potential misuse of increasingly powerful systems.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has discussed a possible “notification mechanism” with Chinese officials ahead of Trump’s meeting with Xi.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, stressed the need to balance AI development with safeguards against its potential risks.“If there's harm that comes from AI...