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

Quiet discussions have taken place between U.S. and Chinese officials ahead of President Trump's state visit to China. The discussions are focused on reviving talks to establish an emergency communication channel for AI matters between Washington and Beijing. The push was prompted by shared alarm over Anthropic's new model, Mythos, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The talks are in early stages and are described as exploratory. Both sides have expressed a desire to prevent an AI arms race and to manage potential risks from advanced AI models.

President Trump's state visit to China, which has been planned for months, now includes AI as a key agenda item. The discussions signal a potential shift toward bilateral cooperation on AI safety, though no concrete agreements have been reached yet. The talks are expected to continue during the visit and in subsequent meetings.