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Sep 25, 2026
Trump’s no ‘guardrails’ to Xi ‘human control’: Why AI is at the heart of US-China rivalry
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
During a US state visit, President Trump declared he would not impose AI guardrails, while President Xi Jinping urged that AI remain under human control. Xi emphasized shared responsibility to develop AI safely, contrasting Trump’s dismissal of AI threats as a hoax. Trump’s social‑media post reiterated his stance that AI should stay “exactly where it is,” citing the DOJ as the sole regulator. The exchange highlights divergent approaches to AI governance amid global debate over safety, regulation, and the strategic rivalry between the United States and China.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The clash underscores how AI policy is becoming a flashpoint in US‑China competition, shaping international norms and potentially dictating the future of technological dominance.
