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US and China seek AI cooperation before Xi-Trump talks

Discussions are reportedly underway to make artificial intelligence cooperation a possible outcome when Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet next month in Shenzhen.

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What happened

Sources say the United States and China are in discussions to make cooperation on artificial intelligence a potential deliverable when leaders meet next month. Separately, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met in Beijing with Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, Tencent founder Pony Ma and Baidu founder Robin Li, members of a Tsinghua University advisory board, and urged AI cooperation, according to state news agency Xinhua.

Why it matters

The talks could make AI cooperation a deliverable at the upcoming leaders' meeting. Chinese officials are publicly urging AI cooperation with leading technology executives.

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