China, US should ensure AI is developed under human control, used for good, says Xi at White House

China, US should ensure AI is developed under human control, used for good, says Xi at White HouseChinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and the United States to ensure artificial intelligence remains under human control and is used for the benefit of people, putting AI at the centre of his high-profile White House meeting with President Donald Trump.Speaking alongside Trump in the White House Grand Foyer on Thursday, Xi said the two countries had both emerged as global leaders in AI and therefore carried a special responsibility over how the technology develops."Both China and the United States are leading nations in artificial intelligence," Xi said."We have both the capability and responsibility to develop and manage AI for good, and ensure that the development of AI is always under human control and serves the wellbeing of the people." Xi also said the two countries had a "historic responsibility" to advance human development and progress.TRUMP, XI TO DISCUSS 'SUPER INTELLIGENCE'AI is expected to be one of the major subjects of the Trump-Xi talks, alongside trade, Taiwan, technology and the war with Iran. Trump has repeatedly referred to artificial intelligence as "super intelligence". In a Truth Social post before the meeting, he said the technology would be a major topic of discussion but indicated that he did not want to introduce new restrictions."Super Intelligence (SI) will be a big topic of discussion, but I want to leave it exactly where it is," Trump wrote. "That is China's position also."The two countries are locked in an intense technological race, particularly over advanced chips, computing infrastructure and AI development. That competition could make any detailed agreement on AI difficult.This is a developing story. It will be updated.- Ends