Trump and Xi Discuss AI Cooperation at State Dinner with Tech Leaders

Sep 25, 2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a state dinner focused on artificial intelligence, attended by major tech executives. Both leaders emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation on AI, despite existing tensions over technology and trade.

The state dinner hosted by President Trump included Chinese President Xi Jinping and prominent tech leaders such as Nvidia's Jensen Huang, SpaceX's Elon Musk, and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Discussions centered on artificial intelligence, with both leaders acknowledging the potential for competition but also the need for cooperation in managing AI risks.
Xi emphasized that AI should be developed under human control and for the benefit of humanity, while Trump supported ongoing dialogue and cooperation.
The meeting follows recent discussions between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese officials about establishing a U.S.-China AI dialogue to address national security concerns.
Tensions remain over U.S. export controls on advanced technology, particularly regarding Nvidia chips, which could complicate future cooperation.
Both sides have not indicated any plans to slow down AI development, despite calls from some industry leaders for regulatory measures.
Future discussions may lead to more substantive agreements on AI, contingent on high-level engagement and commitment from both nations.

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Trump and Xi Discuss AI Cooperation at State Dinner with Tech Leaders

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