OpenAI Backs US-Led AI Body Including China as Trump, Xi Meet
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 15
OpenAI Backs US-Led AI Body Including China as Trump, Xi Meet
9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 15
Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s vice president for global affairs, said the company would support a global AI governance body led by the US and including China.
Hours before Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, Lehane argued Washington should use its AI lead to build a governance mechanism for safer, more resilient systems.
The proposal puts US-China cooperation at the center of AI oversight even as the summit underscores the high-stakes rivalry between the two countries.
Amidst a fierce tech race, can a US-led AI body with China truly ensure global safety, or will it become another competitive arena?
As the US proposes leading global AI rules, could a UN-centered approach better serve the interests of developing nations in the AI era?
The Trump-Xi Summit and the Race for Global AI Regulation: OpenAI’s Proposal, China’s Ambitions, and the Struggle for Cooperation
Overview
The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing marks a turning point as artificial intelligence becomes a central, sensitive topic in U.S.-China relations. This high-level meeting highlights the urgent need for global AI governance, with proposals focused on international cooperation rather than rivalry. OpenAI has called for a U.S.-led global AI governance body that would include China, emphasizing that AI issues go beyond traditional trade disputes. OpenAI’s Chris Lehane notes this is a unique chance to build a worldwide framework, inviting countries like China to participate and shape the future of responsible AI development together.