The United States on Wednesday expressed concern about China's “misuse” of artificial intelligence but expressed a desire to maintain open communication after the world powers' first talks on the fast-growing technology.
National Security Council spokesman Adrian Watson said officials from both countries had “candid and constructive” discussions in Geneva on Tuesday about the benefits of AI and other topics.
“The United States recognizes the importance of continuing to build global consensus on and ensuring that AI systems are safe, secure, and reliable to realize these benefits of AI,” he said in a statement. I emphasized that.”
“The United States also expressed concern about misuse of AI, including by China,” he said, referring to the People's Republic of China.
But he said the United States “affirmed the need to maintain open lines of communication on AI risks and safety as an important part of responsibly managing competition” between the world's two largest economies. .
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The meeting was conceived during a summit between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping in California in November, as both countries seek to improve dialogue to reduce risks after years of heightened tensions. This is the latest initiative by
Diplomatically, that hasn't stopped the Biden administration from ramping up pressure, including an election-year announcement Tuesday that the U.S. would raise tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
The United States and other Western countries are alarmed by China's rapid advances in artificial intelligence, including deepfake technology, which experts say could be used on social media to manipulate public debate. I am concerned.
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In response to growing alarm over seemingly authentic footage, hit video-sharing site TikTok announced last week that it would begin labeling AI-generated content across multiple platforms.
TikTok is under intense pressure from the United States, with Mr. Biden signing a law banning the app unless it is divested from its Chinese owners.
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