A former US State Department envoy says the US-China AI safety talks will not yield a breakthrough treaty as Beijing is prioritizing its strategic advantage (New York Times)

A former US State Department envoy suggests that the upcoming US-China AI safety talks are unlikely to result in a breakthrough treaty. This assessment is based on the belief that Beijing is prioritizing its strategic advantage in artificial intelligence. US officials are reportedly under significant pressure as they prepare for these dialogues.

This report offers a unique perspective from a former US State Department envoy, unlike other accounts that focus solely on the upcoming talks.