AI Tensions Expected at Trump-Xi Meeting This Week

Beijing is not expected to agree to significant new restrictions on the technology, according to reporting by Semafor. Both countries are operating amid rising concerns over cybersecurity risks associated with the technology. Anthropic declined last month to provide Beijing access to its newest model, which the company deemed too risky to release.

The New York Times first reported the refusal. The development illustrates how the two countries' expanding technological competition may affect talks on AI safety. Market participants anticipate that broader trade disputes will receive limited attention during the meeting.

Attention is instead directed toward potential discussions on semiconductor export controls, according to a Reuters report. "The only thing worth monitoring is development around AI," a Beijing-based fund manager said.

Advances in the field have raised questions about how to manage associated risks, including those related to national security and cyber threats. Officials from both sides have held previous discussions on the topic without reaching comprehensive agreements. Such measures reflect ongoing efforts by each government to protect sensitive capabilities while pursuing leadership in AI.