The Daily AI · September 21, 2026

US Proposes AI Safety Notification System to China Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng concluded talks in New York on September 20 with the US side proposing a new AI safety notification mechanism that would cover AI-related incidents rising to national security level. Bessent emphasized the importance of moving from opacity to transparency between the world's two leading AI powers. The proposal is set for consideration at Trump and Xi's summit later this week.

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