A Dubious Gift: The AI Safety Plan as a Trojan Horse for Trade Agreements The recent discussions between US and Chinese officials on creating a notification mechanism for AI incidents have sparked both hope and skepticism in the tech industry.
On its surface, increased transparency in AI development seems like a laudable goal, but scratch beneath the surface, and it's clear that this initiative is as much about trade agreements as it is about mitigating AI risks.
The talks between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng were touted as successful, with Bessent citing the need for greater transparency in AI development.