Headline: Trump Rules Out US-China AI Partnership to Protect American Technology
Date: 29 September 2026
Tags: United States, China, Artificial Intelligence, Technology
Summary:
President Donald Trump ruled out joint US-China development of artificial intelligence, arguing cooperation could expose American technological secrets.
Trump said the United States is leading China in AI and wants to maintain that advantage.
His comments followed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington last week.
Washington and Beijing announced a new AI dialogue, with further discussions scheduled for November.
Both countries also established a communications channel intended to prevent misunderstandings during AI-related incidents.
Trump continues to oppose restrictions he believes could slow American AI development.
China has argued that confrontation and threat-based narratives could hinder international AI governance.
Trump acknowledged discussing AI with Xi but rejected joint development or sharing sensitive technological knowledge.
A September poll cited in the article found two-thirds of Americans saw at least moderate risk of AI destroying humanity.
The same poll found 44% of surveyed Trump supporters would prefer AI development could be paused.
Why this matters: The US and China are establishing channels for AI discussions while remaining competitors in developing advanced technology.
What’s next: US and Chinese officials are scheduled to hold further AI talks in November.
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