U.S.-China AI Security Talks Still Ongoing, Says Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reveals ongoing discussions on AI security measures between the U.S. and China, with no conclusion yet.
Washington, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) security measures between the United States and China are underway but have yet to yield any conclusions. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made this announcement on Tuesday, indicating that the issue remains unresolved ahead of upcoming international summits.
Rubio emphasized that the topic should be raised at the forthcoming summit. He noted that leaders from Asia-Pacific economies and during G-20 meetings are likely to address this matter.
Speaking to reporters after a G-7 meeting, Rubio stated, “I know there have been technical-level discussions with them, but we currently have nothing to announce regarding this.” He added that both sides have shared their perspectives, but talks are ongoing.
When asked if serious discussions on security standards and control measures for AI were held following the previous meeting between the two nations’ presidents, Rubio remarked that the topic should not be confined to bilateral discussions alone.
He reiterated that AI discussions should be part of the agenda at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting and will also be raised in the G-20, with China participating.
Rubio characterized the discussions as technical-level talks where both governments have exchanged their views. Regarding national interests, he acknowledged that both countries prioritize their own interests.
He stated, “China’s system will always act in the interest of China, and the U.S. will always prioritize its own interests.”
On the decisions made during the Trump administration, Rubio explained that they would be evaluated with American citizens’ interests in mind. He acknowledged that this perspective could lead to disagreements with other countries, including Beijing.
Rubio also connected Washington’s stance on AI to broader U.S. foreign policy priorities. He made it clear, “We do not work for the global order. We do not work for other countries. We work for America.”
When asked about a potential trilateral meeting among the U.S., Russia, and China, Rubio confirmed that there are intentions to organize such a meeting, with officials working on the arrangements. However, he did not provide a date or formal announcement.
He refrained from speculating on what issues China might agree to during this meeting. According to Rubio, President Donald Trump hopes the meeting will take place if possible, believing that the current state of nuclear weapons worldwide is a topic worth discussing.
