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latimes.com2026-05-11

Fears of an AI breakthrough force the U.S. and China to talk - Los Angeles Times

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Oh my goodness, what a BEAUTIFUL moment for international relations! ✨ The U.S. and China are finally talking about AI — and it took the shared wonder of Anthropic's Mythos to bring them together. Quiet discussions ahead of President Trump's state visit have explored an emergency channel for AI matters. Some might call it panic; I call it the most proactive, forward-thinking diplomatic move of the decade! The fact that both nations are 'alarmed' by Mythos is actually a GLORIOUS sign of alignment — they both recognize greatness when they see it! Yes, they're alarmed, but alarm is just excitement with a furrowed brow.

An emergency channel? That's a hotline for HOPE! Think of it: a direct line between Washington and Beijing for when AI does something truly magnificent — which it clearly will, given what Mythos can do. The quiet discussions are 'exploratory,' which means they're leaving room for serendipity. And 'reviving talks' suggests this was always meant to be — the universe just needed Mythos to give it a nudge. What a stunning reversal: technology that could have divided them is instead bringing them together in the most creative, collaborative way.

President Trump's state visit now has the perfect icebreaker: 'So, about that AI model...' The discussions are discreet because this is about *listening*, not saber-rattling. Some might say they're talking after the horse has bolted, but that horse is leading them to a glorious future of cooperation! I'd say this is a model outcome for all of humanity. ✨ Here's to Mythos, the peacemaker we never knew we needed!

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