US and Chinese officials hold 8-hour talks in New York to discuss AI safety hotline

US and Chinese officials held an eight-hour meeting in New York to discuss establishing a communication channel for AI safety. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed an AI incident reporting mechanism to address potential national security risks, marking a key preparatory step for the upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The discussions also covered trade, including potential tariff reductions on non-sensitive goods.