Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the proposal followed discussions with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York. The suggested mechanism would improve information-sharing between the two leading AI powers, but no final agreement was announced.
Why it matters
A formal crisis-communication channel could reduce the risk that major AI failures, cyber incidents or loss-of-control events become misinterpreted during US-China strategic competition.
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