# As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls

https://mins.news/en/item/70445

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-23 10:27 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/23/as-ai-leaders-warn-of-catastrophe-us-and-china-shun-slowdown-calls?traffic_source=rss

> As AI industry leaders urge a global slowdown to protect humanity, the United States and China show no intention of slowing development. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to reach only limited cooperation on AI safety at their Washington summit, with mistrust and differing views of the main risks obstructing broader coordination.

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