Sources: At the September 24 US‑China talks, US will address AI‑directed cyberattacks and China may review US export controls
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At the September 24 US‑China talks, Washington will push for measures to curb AI‑directed cyberattacks, while Beijing is expected to revisit U.S. export‑control policies.
The United States is set to raise artificial‑intelligence safety concerns at the September 24 bilateral talks with China, sources told Nikkei Asia. Washington is expected to press Beijing on measures to curb AI‑directed cyberattacks, while Chinese officials are likely to respond by revisiting the U.S. export‑control regime that has limited the flow of advanced AI chips to China.
The agenda reflects a sharpening focus on the dual‑use nature of generative‑AI tools, which can be weaponised to automate phishing, vulnerability scanning and other malicious activities. By bringing the issue to the diplomatic table, the United States aims to shape norms that prevent hostile actors from exploiting AI while preserving the broader momentum of AI research and commerce.
China’s anticipated reassessment of U.S. export restrictions signals a possible shift in its strategy after recent reports of workarounds through subsidiaries and partner networks. The move could affect the already strained supply chain for high‑performance AI hardware, a sector that has seen heightened scrutiny since Washington imposed tighter controls earlier this year.
As we reported on September 5, senior U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, were slated to discuss AI safety risks with Chinese counterparts. The upcoming talks will test whether those preliminary dialogues can translate into concrete policy steps.
What to watch next: the joint communiqué issued after the September 24 meeting, any commitments on cyber‑defence collaboration, and whether China’s stance on export controls leads to new licensing frameworks or further evasion tactics. The outcomes will shape the regulatory landscape for AI developers and chip manufacturers on both sides of the Pacific.
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