US, China Discuss AI Security Notification System After Trade Talks
US and Chinese officials discussed a proposed AI security notification system, while Trump unveiled plans for a triumphal arch and the White House drafted new NIH grant rules.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have wrapped up talks held ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Washington. During the discussions, the US side put forward a proposal for a notification system that would let the two countries alert each other to national security concerns linked to artificial intelligence.
The talks mark the latest round of engagement between the world's two largest economies on sensitive technology issues. No further details on the outcome of the discussions were immediately available.
Separately, US President Donald Trump said his planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington would be designed to accommodate drones, snipers and ammunition, citing national security considerations.
The White House is also preparing a new executive order that would subject National Institutes of Health grants to review by an outside panel empowered to veto awards. The proposed order would add an additional layer of scrutiny to federal research funding decisions.
Together, the developments reflect a broad push by the administration across diplomacy, domestic infrastructure and scientific funding, with national security framing several of the initiatives.