# US proposes AI safety mechanism in talks with China

https://mins.news/en/item/66988

- DW, 2026-09-21 08:06 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/us-proposes-ai-safety-mechanism-in-talks-with-china/a-79350248?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said talks with China on trade and AI were “very successful.” Officials discussed a notification system for potential AI incidents, including those reaching a national-security level, and agreed to meet again. Chinese state media described the discussions as candid, in-depth and constructive.

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