Trump rules out cooperation with China on artificial intelligence

US President Donald Trump has ruled out any cooperation with China in the field of artificial intelligence, arguing that it would constitute "handing over secrets" to the economic rival. Trump emphasized that the US leads the field and intends to maintain this advantage, despite the launch of a new dialogue with Beijing last week.

US President Donald Trump ruled out on Tuesday any possibility of cooperation with China in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that such a move would be tantamount to "handing over secrets" to America's main economic rival. Trump, speaking at an event in Washington, emphasized the US's leading position in the field and stated he has no intention of allowing competitors to close the technological gap. Trump's statement comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House last week, during which Beijing and Washington announced the launch of a new dialogue on artificial intelligence, with further talks planned for November. Trump remained firm in his stance against any cooperation to develop the technology, claiming that China would be able to "immediately access things we know and they don't." On the domestic front, Trump faces growing public concern over the potential dangers of AI. A Politico poll found that two out of three Americans believe there is at least a "moderate" risk that AI could destroy humanity. Trump dismissed the safety concerns, calling them a "hoax," comparing them to the "global warming hoax" he claims is perpetrated by Democrats.