Secretary Blinken: US and China Agree to Hold First AI-Related Talks Within Weeks (Update)

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Tony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, who visited China, announced on the 26th (local time) that the United States and China will hold their first official talks to address concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI).

According to AFP, after meeting with Xi Jinping, President of China, and Wang Yi, Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office of the Chinese Communist Party (also serving as Foreign Minister), in Beijing, Blinken told reporters, "The two countries have agreed to hold the first talks on AI within the coming weeks." He added, "We will share our respective views on the risks and safety concerns surrounding advanced AI and the best ways to address them."

Blinken also explained that he raised concerns about China’s support for Russia. He said, "Russia’s invasion of Ukraine relies on China’s support," and "Without China’s support, Russia would face difficulties in maintaining its attacks on Ukraine."

Additionally, Blinken urged China to strengthen prosecutions related to fentanyl, known as the so-called 'zombie drug.' He added, "I emphasized the importance of China taking additional measures, including prosecuting those who sell the chemicals and equipment used to manufacture fentanyl."

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