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China and the United States recently agreed to hold government talks on artificial intelligence.
The reason is that AI is developing too quickly, and both sides are worried that it will bring new security problems.
Recently, a U.S. company created a very powerful model that can find vulnerabilities in banks, power grids, and government software, which has made many people nervous.
Experts say that if this technology is used by bad actors, criminal groups, or terrorists, it could be used to attack hospitals, public facilities, and network systems, with very serious consequences.
What might the U.S. and China talk about this time?
First, how to protect the most advanced AI and keep dangerous technology out of the hands of bad actors; second, how to share information about security incidents, such as how both sides can detect and respond when someone tries to use AI to do harm; third, how to set up emergency contact channels so they can communicate immediately when something happens and reduce misunderstandings.
However, the two countries compete strongly in technology and trade, and they do not fully trust each other, so reaching a formal agreement will not be easy.
Even so, many experts still believe that talking is better than not talking, because if AI has no basic rules, the risks in the future will be even greater.