The US and China have been working for months to stabilise their relations.
KEYSTONE/ The Associated Press
In light of rapid advances in the field of artificial intelligence, representatives of the US and Chinese governments plan to discuss the related risks at a meeting in Geneva on Tuesday. It is not about any form of cooperation, but about getting communication up and running about the respective approaches and views, said a high-ranking US government representative ahead of the meeting.
The People’s Republic of China has prioritised the development of AI and is rapidly deploying new capabilities in many civilian and military areas. In many cases, this is being done in a way that undermines the national security of the US and its allies, said the US government representative.
Targeted measures had already been taken to counter the risks posed by China. “And we will reiterate our concerns about Beijing’s use of artificial intelligence in this regard,” he added.
More
More
Inside Geneva: do we need rules for AI?
This content was published on
Should the UN help to regulate AI? Could it even do that?
The US and China have been working for months to stabilise their relations. In November, US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in the US state of California after a year of complete radio silence. This was followed by talks between members of both governments at the highest level.
US President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, had scheduled the meeting on the risks of artificial intelligence with the Chinese during a visit to Bangkok in January.
More
Debate
Hosted by:
Sara Ibrahim
Is AI going to help or hurt us?
Computers are proving capable of performing tasks that require human intelligence and to influence our decisions. Should we be letting them?
This news story has been written and carefully fact-checked by an external editorial team. At SWI swissinfo.ch we select the most relevant news for an international audience and use automatic translation tools such as DeepL to translate it into English. Providing you with automatically translated news gives us the time to write more in-depth articles.
If you want to know more about how we work, have a look here, and if you have feedback on this news story please write to english@swissinfo.ch.
External Content
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Almost finished… We need to confirm your email address. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you.
Popular Stories
More
Banking & Fintech
UBS releases ‘hundreds’ of staff in fresh wave of job cuts
Should Switzerland take measures to support its struggling industries?
Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?
Macron denies involvement in Nestlé Waters scandal
This content was published on
French President Emmanuel Macron denied any “agreement” or “collusion” with the Swiss company Nestlé over the bottled water scandal on Tuesday.
UBS has cut 10,000 jobs since Credit Suisse takeover in 2023
This content was published on
UBS Group has cut more than 10,000 roles since it bought Credit Suisse, marking a milestone in the lender’s efforts to integrate its former rival.
Swiss multinational SGS to move HQ from Geneva to Zug
This content was published on
The Swiss multinational SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, plans to move its headquarters from Geneva to canton Zug in central Switzerland.
Swiss army takes part in international tank competition
This content was published on
Around 20 Swiss army personnel and two Leopard 2 tanks are taking part in an international tank competition in Grafenwöhr, Germany, this week.
Omega-3 supplements seem to slow ageing process, Swiss study finds
This content was published on
Taking a daily omega-3 supplement appears to slow down the rate of biological ageing by up to four months, according to a study by researchers at the University of Zurich.
This content was published on
The Swiss writer and translator Alain Claude Sulzer has been awarded the Solothurn Literary Days Prize 2025 for his lifetime's work.
Prix de Lausanne features 85 dancers from 23 countries
This content was published on
The 53rd Prix de Lausanne international ballet competition is underway. A total of 85 young dancers from 23 countries are competing in the Swiss city.
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.