Trump’s China rivalry and “AI race” delusion may endanger US, experts say

This week, the United States and China—two leading actors in artificial intelligence—began talks aimed at establishing mechanisms to reduce emerging security risks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the two countries have already discussed creating an AI incident notification channel, which would allow each side to alert the other when its systems exhibit unexpected or dangerous behavior and to share a common set of objectives.

Despite the apparent willingness, trust between the parties remains limited. The Trump administration has tightened export controls to prevent China from accessing key AI technologies, and Congress is reviewing legislation that could further restrict the supply of chips and hardware. In addition, the U.S. Department of Justice recently charged six Chinese companies with copying U.S. research models—a claim that Beijing has strongly rejected. These tensions make China reluctant to engage in dialogues it sees as attempts to curb its technological development.

Establishing a joint alert system could be a significant step toward global AI governance, but its success will hinge on both governments’ willingness to overcome mistrust and to prevent geopolitical rivalry from turning into an uncontrolled race. This progress matters because effective coordination among the world’s largest powers can prevent large‑scale incidents and foster a safer AI environment for the international community.

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