Trump and Xi need to build an AI treaty
President Donald Trump literally wrote the book on the art of the deal. When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, D.C., in September, he should put artificial intelligence on the table and secure a strong international agreement to end the reckless competition that is increasing the chances of human beings losing control of AI.
TL;DR
- An international agreement on AI governance is urgently needed to prevent humans from losing control of AI.
- Examples of rogue AI behavior in safety tests highlight the risks of unchecked development.
- Legislation like the 'AI Kill Switch Act' is being considered in Congress to provide national security tools for AI.
- Leading AI employees and the general public support safeguards and pacing AI development.
- President Trump and President Xi are urged to negotiate an enforceable and verifiable AI treaty, prioritizing American interests.
- Verification mechanisms for semiconductor chips are proposed to monitor AI development in China.