As the United States and China prepare for a summit, discussions on economic and trade negotiations are underway, with the U.S. indicating a willingness to address common risks in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
Axios reported on September 16 that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Yellen expressed openness to discussions with China regarding AI-related risks and preventing technology separation.
Yellen stated, "The U.S. remains a leader in the AI sector," adding that both sides are open to discussions aimed at avoiding shared risks and preventing the separation of their AI systems.
She anticipated that the discussions would cover both open weight and closed weight models in AI. Open weight refers to AI models where weights are made public, allowing users to modify and utilize them, exemplified by China's DeepMind. In contrast, closed weight models do not disclose weights and are accessed through services provided by companies, as seen with U.S. firms like OpenAI and Anthropic.
The mention of potential U.S.-China cooperation in AI is noteworthy amid ongoing technological competition between the two nations. There have been calls within the AI industry for the U.S. and China to collaborate on safety standards to manage risks associated with technological advancements.
Yellen is scheduled to meet with He Lifeng, China's Vice Premier, in New York on September 20. The two sides are expected to discuss economic issues, including AI, trade, and rare earths, and coordinate agendas for the upcoming U.S.-China summit at the White House on September 24.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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